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:

28th August 2025

"Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure." Marianne Williamson

Sarah's passion is to see people's eyes light up and acknowledge the space between. One of her biggest privileges is to experience this journey with young people and communities from culturally diverse backgrounds through Action Research and youth-led and creative initiatives.

Throughout this workshop, Sarah will share some stories based on her Praxis experience. She will describe what Praxis means to her in relation to her extensive experience in youth engagement, community development and the pursuit of creating and facilitating dynamic, social movement for societal and systemic change.

Sarah is extremely committed to Indigenous inquiry, human rights and transformative standpoint projects where she has significant history of working with diverse communities and stakeholders towards positive change. This includes looking closely at a power analysis of her own ‘white’ and ‘intercultural identity’ and a focus on Antiracism initiatives/approaches.

Dr. Sarah Williams has worked as an Intercultural Community Development Practitioner for almost two decades. Sarah’s research methodology involves Critical Participatory Action Research investigating creative sites for social change regarding racial social justice issues. Her interest in arts-based development projects is driven by the question of how “being born to stand out” manifests. Sarah was Co-founder of Footprint Enterprises Inc. an organisation which focused on creating spaces to bring about social change through the creative arts. Sarah has multiple industry partnerships and previously served on a number of boards, peak multicultural committees and currently works as a Program Manager, Lecturer and Researcher at RMIT University in Youth Work and Youth Studies.

REGISTER BY 26th of August

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Join others for a monthly professional development workshop, delivered in hybrid mode!

Dates for 2025

Thriving as a Youth Worker in the Youth Sector: Saturday 26th of July, 1pm to 3pm

Music Culture in Youth Work: Thursday 28th of August, 3pm to 5pm

Masculinity and the ‘Manosphere’: Sat 27th of September (TBC)

Pastorally Caring for LGBTQIA+ Young People: Wed 16th of October (TBC)

Contact

Ella / praxis.victoria@praxis.org.au / 0487 209 954

Praxis Board Members

  • Chris Durie

    President

  • Stuart Berryman

    Vice President

  • Lisa Said

    Secretary

  • Dave Fagg

    Treasurer

  • John Marion

    Ordinary Member

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)