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Ancient method, modern transformation.

Traditional communities know something the modern world has forgotten; that life is characterised by evolution and change. Change brings challenge, and we’re not supposed to navigate challenge alone. The Rites of Passage Institute teaches tried and tested methods to help schools, organisations, and individuals transform and grow.

Learn how to lead with the power of ancient wisdom

Become the leader you dream of. Experience personal development, growth and transformation and strengthen your leadership skills and capabililty.

  • WHAT WE DO
Parent-Child Camps
An experience for parent and child to deepen their relationship in nature away from the day-to-day. Support your child to thrive as it transitions into young adulthood.

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Leadership Training
Immersive training online or in person over 3 days to learn the Rites of Passage Framework. Strengthen your leadership capability, resilience and self awareness. Experience personal growth and transformation.

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Schools Program
Designed to support the entire school community including staff, students and parents. Integrate our Rites of Passage Framework, teach 21st century life skills and support mental health and wellbeing.

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Public Speaking
Invite Dr Arne to speak to and inspire your community, workplace or school touching on current challenges like mental health, parenting in the 21st century, transforming culture and Rites of Passage.

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Ready to discover the positive power of Rites of Passage?

“I believe that connecting with each other on a deeper level and creating genuine human experiences is how we can create and grow healthy humans and communities. Facilitating transformation the way traditional communities have always done it is the way to make real, positive, lasting impact on your community, your family, and your life.”

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Join over 450,000 people around the world who are achieving extraordinary results with these ancient, time tested principles. With over 30 years experience leading transformations in organisations, schools and families, we know how to guide impactful experiences that reshape communities. Join our community, build your wisdom and knowledge and you can do the same.

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  • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQs

What is the Rites of Passage Institute?

We are dedicated to transforming the lives of young people, parents, educators, coaches and communities through carefully designed Rites of Passage experiences. For over 30 years, we’ve been creating programs that foster resilience, empathy, leadership, and connection. 

What do you mean by a ‘Rite of Passage’?

A rite of passage is a carefully created experience that marks a transition from one stage of life to another. It helps people step into new roles with clarity and confidence – for example, supporting young people in the transition from child to young adult. 

Who are your programs for?

We work with young people, parents, schools, community leaders, individuals and organisations who want to create more meaningful connections, transformational leadership, and healthier futures.

How is your approach different?

Our programs are grounded in decades of research, lived experience, and ancient wisdom, while being designed for the needs of modern families, schools, and communities.

Upcoming Live Programs

Making of Men Camp

$3,590
  • 7-11 Jul 202629-3 Oct 2026
  • Byron Bay,
    Australia

Leadership Training Level 2

$2,150
  • 5-8 Nov 2026
  • Byron Bay,
    Australia

Leadership Training Level 1

$1,750
  • 13-15 Mar 202615-17 May 202611-13 Sep 2026
  • Byron Bay,
    Australia

Father Daughter Camp

$1,590
  • 21-23 Aug 2026
  • Byron Bay,
    Australia

Mother & Son Camp

$1,590
  • 7-9 Aug 2026
  • Byron Bay,
    Australia

Mother & Daughter Camp

Price range: $1,750 through $2,450
  • 5-7 Jun 202619-22 Sep 2026
  • Byron Bay,
    Australia

Young Warriors Camp

$950
  • 9-10 May 2026
  • Byron Bay,
    Australia

  • RESOURCES

Go Deeper into the Work

Learn about the transformational work through our series of books, podcasts, articles and insights from Dr Arne and the team
Books
Blogs
Podcasts
Gifts

AROUND THE FIRE with Mitch Stent

When asked what drew Mitch to become a facilitator with the Rites of...

Parenting kids & teens in an increasingly uncertain tech-dominant world

Parenting kids & teens in an increasingly uncertain...

Stepping back into the unknown

Stepping back into the unknown by Arne Rubinstein A flight across...

AROUND THE CAMPFIRE with ROPI facilitator Scott Brennan

       Scott is a former Olympic athlete and a doctor who joined the...

Power, men and king/coward hitting

Dr Arne Rubinstein ( mbbs, fracgp )  Jan 2014 All men have...

Support your son to say no to drugs and alcohol

The question we need to ask ourselves is not how we are going to...

Who Says Teenage Boys Aren’t Good Value

…Teenage boys are naturally fun, passionate, kind, creative,...

Does money make kids happy?

The air is full of laughter. Squeals of delight ring out as a young...

Children learn by what we do

By Dr Arne Rubinstein  Recently, while cleaning up after lunch, I...

Witnessing Transformation

I recently had the privilege of assisting in the facilitation of one...

Young People Creating Hope for Humanity

Young people creating hope for humanity Over recent months I have...

How to identify and approach a male mentor for your son

On some of the camps we have run, over half the boys are brought by...

The Power of Facilitation

We have plenty of teachers around. Teachers that teach our youth...

Challenging Masculine Norms

“Traditional masculine norms, such as being tough and self-reliant...

The Importance of Experience

"The independence and rebelliousness of our adolescence offer us yet...

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