The VCAA Plain English Speaking Award in Victoria

About the Plain English Speaking Award

The Award began in Victoria, Australia, in 1977. In 1978 other states and territories in Australia were invited to join and in a few years all of them were participating.

In Victoria, the Plain English Speaking Award is organised and conducted by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). The Australia-Britain Society and a number of private industries have generously sponsored the Award since 1977.

The Award provides an excellent opportunity for students to build self-confidence and extend their skills in oral communication, speech writing and research.

In Australia each year state and territory committees organise and conduct competitions at school, regional and state levels. State winners then to go the national final which is held in the various states and territories on a rotational basis.

ATTENTION all teachers of English and Public Speaking

A new teaching resource is available from the VCAA

A double DVD pack – Plain English Speaking

Teachers of oral communication will find this a useful resource for use in the classroom, even for students who are not entering the VCAA Plain English Speaking Award.

Download the DVD Order Form (PDF - KB)

For Teachers

Public Speaking in the School Curriculum
Award Format
Conditions of Entry
Entry Form - Available in 2009
Schedule of Events
Plain English Speaking Award Report 2007 (PDF - 807KB)

The VCAA Plain English Speaking Award in Victoria

About the Plain English Speaking Award

For Teachers

For Students

2008 State Winner and Finalists

2008 Plain English Speaking Award Finalists' Speeches