by The Rites of Passage Institute | Oct 3, 2025 | Resources
When asked what drew Mitch to become a facilitator with the Rites of Passage Institute, Mitch’s answer was clear: “It’s a confusing time to be young and male.”He reflects on the challenges boys face today – conflicting expectations, outdated stories from past...
by The Rites of Passage Institute | Sep 4, 2025 | Resources
Parenting kids & teens in an increasingly uncertain tech-dominant world Reflections from our CEO Dr Arne Rubinstein OAM, Australian Father of the Year 2025 As Father of the Year 2025 I need to be very clear that I don’t believe there are any perfect parents and I...
by The Rites of Passage Institute | Aug 5, 2025 | Resources
Stepping back into the unknown by Arne Rubinstein A flight across the ocean has always been a powerful opportunity for me to reflect on where I am at in life. And my recent 14-hour journey to Canada, in a middle seat directly in front of the bathrooms, offered me...
by The Rites of Passage Institute | May 29, 2025 | Resources
Scott is a former Olympic athlete and a doctor who joined the team a little over a year ago. In this chat, he shares from the heart about how he found this work in his search to be a better parent. He is now galvanised and inspired by the fundamental paradigm...
by The Rites of Passage | Sep 16, 2021 | Resources, Rites of Passage
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....
by The Rites of Passage | Sep 16, 2021 | Resources, Rites of Passage
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 to accept that our sons will have multiple...
