A bold new initiative has emerged from within the Australian Church. formation.org.au, a professional membership network for people shaping and leading formation for Mission, has officially launched—creating time and space for connection, collaboration, and renewal.
Learn MoreFormation.org.au Launch Highlights Closing Day of Mission: one heart many voices
The final day of the Mission: one heart many voices (MOHMV) conference concluded with a surprise announcement: the launch of formation.org.au, a new professional association for those engaged in formation for mission.
Lana Turvey-Collins, Lead Facilitator of the newly created association, introduced formation.org.au to over 200 attendees during the morning breakfast. She highlighted the benefits of this inclusive network, designed for anyone working in the space of formation for mission. “This is a space to ask big questions, to connect with peers, and to broaden one’s horizons,” she shared.
“One of the aims of this association is to provide a platform where those involved in formation for mission can access relevant resources and nurture meaningful connections,” Lana explained. “Whether you bring deep experience and wisdom, or you’re just beginning your journey and looking for a mentor, there is a place for you here.”
The morning also featured the voices of past participants from Interfaith Encounters Program, a program initiated by Catholic Mission. Their reflections were powerful and inspiring, as they spoke about how the experience continues to shape them a year on. They shared how the program helped them build friendships and equipped them with the confidence to enter new spaces and ask bold questions.
“In a time of confusion and devastation, it’s easy to feel lost,” said one student. “But through the program, young people find hope, they are encouraged to go out, ask questions, and come together.”
The morning continued with a panel discussion where conference attendees engaged openly, sharing their challenges, fears, insights, and, above all, their hopes for the future.
The day progressed with a final round of workshops, as attendees participated in the last moments of learning, dialogue, and connection.
As attendees departed, there was a visible glimmer of hope in their eyes. Echoing the words of Estela Padilla throughout the conference, this Jubilee Year is indeed a call to renewal. And while the conference came to an end, the fire ignited in the hearts of participants—the fire of hope—will continue to burn brightly as they return to their communities to carry forward the work of mission.
