Praxis Retreat 2024

Friday 15th - Sunday 17th November
Wesburn Camp, Victoria

Be refreshed in community!

Gather with other Christian youth workers and be refreshed with the Praxis community vibes. Join us for a unique blend of connection, learning, and shape the Praxis network.

Reflect as a Practitioner

Take the opportunity to reflect on your practice as a Youth Worker, alongside others, as we seek to be better youth workers in our various contexts.

Why attend the retreat?

Connect: Gather and connect with other Christian youth workers for support, encouragement and networking.

Learn & Grow: Engage with inspiring and practically equipping workshops - led in the Praxis way.

Shape the Future: Give input into how you can shape the future of Praxis and how you can be a part of it.

We are excited to have Lisa Said and Dave Fagg as our speakers for our retreat.

Lisa Said is the Youth Outreach Team Leader at Banyule Youth Services. She supports a team of youth workers who engage in the Banyule community connecting with young people, promoting opportunities and offering support and information. She also coordinates school holiday events and programs.

Lisa presents workshops in schools specialising in wellbeing and self care, as well as offering ‘Youthwork 101’ presentations for new youth workers.

Dave Fagg worked at Praxis Victoria from 2008 – 2016, as the course co-ordinator and as a teacher. He has had an extended career with young people since his late teens, including as a church youth leader and youth pastor, foster carer and case worker, and in high schools.

He currently works as a community youth worker at St Matthew’s Church, and is finishing a 4-year term as a local councillor for the Greater Bendigo City council.

Dave has lived in Bendigo for the last 20 years, and is part of Seeds Bendigo—a small missional community in the neighbourhood of Long Gully. He’s married to Kylie, and father to 2 boys.

Schedule

Friday - November 15th

4.00pm: Check in 

6.00pm: Dinner

7.30pm: Night Session (Sharing/Prayer & Worship)

9.00pm: Chill/Hang out/Campfire

Saturday - November 16th

8.00am: Breakfast

9.00am: Worship

9.30am: Session 1

10.30am: Morning Tea

11.00am: Session 2

12.30pm: Lunch

1.30pm: Network sharing

3.00pm: Afternoon Tea

3.30pm: Activities

6.30pm: Dinner & sharing

Sunday - November 17th

8.00am: Breakfast

9.00am: Worship

9.30am: Session 3

10.30am: Morning Tea

11.00am: Closing Session

12.30pm: Lunch

1.30pm: Pack up

Location

Wesburn Camp
25 Madeley Drive,
Wesburn VIC 

 

What to bring

  • Sleeping bag/Bedding/pillow

  • Toiletries & towel

  • Notebook/pen

  • Clothes for warm & cold weather

  • Board Games & musical/art equipment (Optional)

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.

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.

5. Be Part of a Greater 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 global tapestry of change makers committed to serving young people.

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. recent survey 88% of our members reported having impactful engagements with Indigenous communities, enriching their perspectives and work.

4. Thriving Community
Praxis is not just about education; it's about coming together as a unit with shared values and goals. Our community provides profound support, acting as a safe haven for ideas, discussions, and shared learning.

6. Magic of Block Courses
Block courses 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 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)