Praxis Learning Network
Empowering Passionate Youth Workers Through Faith, Culture, and Community
Step into the World of Praxis
The Praxis Learning Network is not just another training opportunity – it's a journey of faith, culture, and transformative learning that brings together committed change makers under the umbrella of Christian youth work and community development.
Stay sharp - and stay connected
The Praxis Learning Network is designed for busy and active youth and community workers who want to continue to grow in their practice, together with their peers.
How is it structured?
Monthly professional development workshops
available to join in-person
or online
One annual intensive where you can immerse yourself into the learning community.
Join for an individual session or get an annual subscription
Annual intensives booked separately
Next Workshop:
18 June 2025
It’s not easy being a young person in 2025.
Mental health is declining. Loneliness is rising. The world feels uncertain and overwhelming.
And it’s not easy walking alongside them.
You support others, navigate crises, juggle responsibilities - often with so much to do and not enough time, and little space to process your own journey.
So how do we lead well and stay well?
In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore how to lead from a place of rest and resilience, not burnout. Together, we’ll unpack how a coaching posture of spiritual hospitality, curiosity, listening and trust - can help young people grow in ownership and resilience, while renewing us as leaders too.
Expect good conversation, fresh perspective, and simple tools you can use straight away.
Ben Chong helps Christian leaders lead with integrity, sustainability, and joy. He offers one-on-one coaching through Blueprint Leadership Coaching, directs the SURRENDER Leadership Program for young culturally diverse leaders, and trains others in discipleship coaching with Veta Youth. Ben is passionate about deep formation—equipping leaders to lead from rest and overflow.
He is Malaysian-Chinese and lives on Gubbi Gubbi country (Sunshine Coast) with his wife Chelsea and their two daughters.
REGISTER BY 16th of June
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Workshop Ticket
Including access to In-Person event
Join others for a monthly professional development workshop, delivered in hybrid mode!
Dates for 2025
Saturday 10th May - 10am to 1pm
Wednesday 18th of June - 7pm to 9pm
Saturday 26th of July - 1pm to 3pm
Thursday 28th of August - 3pm to 5pm
Sat 27th of September (TBC)
Wed 16th of October (TBC)
Contact
Ella / praxis.victoria@praxis.org.au / 0487 209 954
Here's Why You Belong in the Praxis Community
1. Deeply Rooted in Faith
Our foundation is the Christian faith, which not only leads many to us but also creates a contemplative environment, where personal growth and deep reflection intertwine with every learning experience. Here, faith and culture don't just co-exist, they thrive together.
2. Immersive Cultural Exploration
Dive deep into understanding diverse worldviews and reflect upon your own cultural narrative. At Praxis, it's not about reading culture, it's about living it. In a recent survey 88% of our members reported having impactful engagements with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, enriching their perspectives and work.
3. A True Learning Experience
Join us to co-create knowledge in a community that's passionate about supporting young people. Experience personal and professional growth that arises from our uniquely structured block courses, an integral part of our how we roll.
4. Join a Community
Praxis is not just about education; it's about coming together with shared values. Our community provides support, acting as a safe haven for ideas, discussions, and shared learning.
5. Be Part of a Wider Movement
Feel the energy of belonging to something vast and transformative. From connections with missional and community-focussed youth initiatives to the wider youth work sector, we weave together a tapestry of change makers committed to serving young people.
6. Magic of our annual intensive
The annual intensives at Praxis are more than classes. They're the glue that binds faith, culture, community, and movement. A space where you're both nurtured and challenged, leading to both personal and professional growth.
"I feel like coming to a block course [annual intensive] is like coming home, because you're surrounded by people who are wanting to learn and wanting to love you as much as you love them."
— Alana (Praxis Alumni)