[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dr Arne Rubinstein ( mbbs, fracgp ) Jan 2014 All men have power in many different ways. They have power in their families, in their relationships, at work and in the community. They also have power to act and make decisions in their own personal lives....
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The question we need to ask ourselves is not how we are going to keep our sons away from drugs and too much alcohol, but what can we do so that when they’re offered them, they have the strength and wisdom to say no. We have...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] …Teenage boys are naturally fun, passionate, kind, creative, communicative & caring. Having been on a bit of a media frenzy the last week with the launch of my book, The Making of Men, I’ve been really surprised to be challenged by a number of interviewers about...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The air is full of laughter. Squeals of delight ring out as a young boy rides a bicycle that is way too big for him. 9 year old Anseed is teetering precariously close to disaster as he wobbles down the lane but somehow he manages to stay...
By Dr Arne Rubinstein Recently, while cleaning up after lunch, I found myself reflecting upon my childhood and how my mother always kept a spotlessly tidy kitchen. We had an unspoken routine in our house where after every meal, the dishes were done immediately and at...
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...
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...
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...
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 preparing these teachers with...
“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 mental health problems in young men.” Keeping...
