The Speech & Drama Teachers’

Association of Victoria

The SDTAV is a not-for-profit organisation that represents qualified teachers across Victoria in the disciplines of voice and communication, drama and public speaking skills. The association also facilitates and promotes informative and interactive professional development and networking opportunities for its members.

WHAT WE DO

As educators we believe in the importance of encouraging and promoting the highest standard of teaching within the area of voice and communication, drama, public speaking and presentation techniques.

The association and its members focus on building self-confidence through encouraging outstanding speaking skills in individuals and groups.

If you are a parent or student who would like to discuss specific aspects of overcoming shyness and building strong communication skills, or if you have aspirations for the theatre, we welcome you to email us.

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Our Teachers offer training in

  • Vocal Technique
  • Drama
  • Public Speaking
  • Presentation Skills
  • Accent Reduction
  • Building Self Confidence
  • Speech Improvement
  • Job Interview Techniques
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WHY BECOME A MEMBER OF SDTAV?

  • Professional Development

We offer teachers and their students the chance to attend workshops each year at a discounted rate for members.

  • Professional Indemnity

The SDTAV offers members the opportunity to secure business and professional indemnity insurance at a reduced rate.  Click here for enquiries

  • Social events and Networking

We offer teachers the opportunity to attend social events where we can share experiences and resources, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.

  • Performance Opportunities

As members you have the opportunity to offer your students the chance to participate in the annual Performance Festival that we host each year in August/September.

APPLICATION FORM

MEET THE COMMITTEE

Tanya Salinas-Byrne

President

BDA (Acting), G.Cert Voice St,
ATCL (Communication Skills)

Serena Yang

Secretary

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary).
ATCL Associate of Trinity College London Public Speaking Level 4.

Alanah Gray

Immediate Past President

BA, B.Sc, ATCL (Communication Skills and Public Speaking) Trinity College, London.

Catherine Macleish

Commitee Member

BCA Drama, Dip Ed,
ASDA

Sue Favier

Committee Member

Associate Diploma in Speech and Drama, Australia (ASDA) Cambridge/RSA Certificate in English Language Teaching for Adults (CELTA)

Sarah Jayasekera

Committee Member

Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education (Drama &English), Master of Theatre, Bachelor of Arts, English Honours, Diploma in Child Psychology, ATCL (Performance)

Kathy Mayer

Committee Member

B. Ed (Drama and Media Studies majors), B. FTV, Certificate in Spoken English HE (Distinction). AMEB Grade 7 Voice and Speech.

Rhiannon Winterbine

Committee Member

ATCL (Speech & Drama), LTCL (Speech & Drama), Dip. Theatre Arts, Dip. Prof. Writing & Editing.

EVENTS

If you have any questions,
we would love to hear from you.

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