What is the Diploma course like?

You’ll meet new people, try things you’ve never tried and learn things in new and interactive ways. Praxis isn’t about constant lectures, but about learning in action. We believe that we learn best when we’re challenged in different situations. You will learn through adventure-based learning (ABL), cultural exchange (in Australia & New Zealand), sharing stories and trying out what you’re learning in real youth & community work.

Who is it for?

A person who plans to work in, or is already working in:

  • Youth work in a school, a church, or in the community.
  • A campsite, employment training, a drop in centre, or mentoring.
  • An area that you have a passion to share with young people (eg. sports, the outdoors, art, music)
  • Community work or community development.

By completing this course, you will learn:

  • To operate effectively and ethically as a youth worker
  • To serve, build relationships and share your faith with people from different backgrounds and cultures. 
  • To contribute to the learning and development of youth, and respond appropriately to young people in crisis. 
    NB. go here if you want some more detail on the content of the course

You can expect to also have:

  • Explored your own spiritual journey, your gifts and motivations.
  • Developed networks in your community, assessed and developed responses to the needs of young people within it.
  • Improved your knowledge of the Bible and your Christian tradition.
  • Improved your awareness of Indigenous culture & history and considered the implications of this for your own practice.

How does the course work?

The Praxis Diploma consists of the following parts:
1. Work Placement: we believe that learning is most effective when it takes place alongside the experience of working with youth, in conjunction with a church or a community organisation.

2. Training Block Courses: 5 training block courses per year with experienced and knowledgeable practitioners. Each intensive is 7 days in duration, including one trip to New Zealand

3. Fortnightly Classes: these are sessions with other students, facilitated by Praxis staff. Regional students may adapt this element if distance is an issue.

How do I apply?

Have a look at the prospectus, then give Gregg Morris or Dave Fagg a call and have a yak with us about the course.
Then, if you're sure you want to go ahead, fill out the application form and send it in. We'll get in contact with you.