by The Rites of Passage | Sep 16, 2021 | Camps, Making Men, Resources, Rites of Passage
I recently had the privilege of assisting in the facilitation of one of our Making of Men programs. Over the course of 5 days, this process sees 25 boys and their fathers or significant male figure work to create new bonds and transform the relationship from child and...
by The Rites of Passage | Sep 16, 2021 | Resources, Rites of Passage
Young people creating hope for humanity Over recent months I have met around 500 young people between the ages of 14-16. Through doing so, I have been so inspired and deeply moved by their unique vision of who they want to be as adults. Our team have been...
by The Rites of Passage | Sep 16, 2021 | Making Men, Parenting, Resources, Rites of Passage
On some of the camps we have run, over half the boys are brought by men who are not their fathers. This is a sad insight into the extent of the breakdown in families. But on a positive note, it is a great sign that there are men in the community who are prepared to...
by The Rites of Passage | Sep 16, 2021 | Resources, Rites of Passage
We have plenty of teachers around. Teachers that teach our youth maths, science, languages, music, sport, drama and the myriad of amazing subjects that schools now offer. To train these teachers, education institutions all over Australia are dedicated to equipping and...
by The Rites of Passage | Sep 16, 2021 | Resources, Rites of Passage
“Traditional masculine norms, such as being tough and self-reliant mean that many young men learn to avoid expressing emotions or behaviours that show vulnerability. These dominant social norms have also been identified as a barrier to health professionals recognising...
