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Learn the Art of Facilitation

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3-day immersion in the Art of Facilitation

Building on what you learned in Level 1, this training takes you deeper into the craft of facilitating Rites of Passage. Practical skills, live group work, and direct feedback so you can hold the work confidently in your own context.
For teachers, youth workers, parents, outdoor educators, counsellors, therapists, community organisers, team and business leaders, elders, and anyone called to guide others through transformation.
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What you'll get from Level 2 Leadership Training

Apply the Framework
Put the sovereign patterns framework into practice in real time, with real people, in high-stakes facilitation situations.
Collaborative Space
Work within a team of fellow facilitators and discover a new level of co-creation, presence, and shared group leadership.
Facilitation Games & Prototyping
Design, test, and refine powerful facilitation tools you can immediately deploy in your own programs and communities.
Consultation Skills
Build the art of consultative conversation — guiding groups toward clarity and action without imposing your own agenda.
Enrollment and Reach
Learn the language of invitation — how to articulate the value of your work and enrol others into meaningful experiences.
Get Hands-on Experience
This isn’t theory. You’ll be in the room, running sessions, receiving live feedback, and growing your mastery in real time.

An immersive 3 day experience

Day 1

Facilitation in the field

Step directly into the role of facilitator on Day 1. Building on your Level 1 foundations, you’ll apply the Rites of Passage Framework in live group scenarios. Learn to read the room, adapt in real time, and hold space for the unexpected. This is where theory becomes practice and where your confidence as a facilitator begins to take root.
Day 2

Designing and prototyping

Day 2 is dedicated to creation. You’ll design original facilitation games and experiences, prototype them with the group, and receive direct feedback from peers and facilitators. Learn enrolment skills the language of invitation and develop your ability to consult with groups in ways that build trust, clarity, and momentum.

Day 3

Integration and next steps

The final day is about consolidation and forward momentum. You’ll integrate the skills developed across the three days into a clear, actionable plan for your own facilitation practice. Leave with refined tools, a sharpened identity as a facilitator, and a community of peers who will continue to support your growth long after the program ends.
Dr. Arne Rubinstein
Founder & Director

Dr Arne Rubinstein, OAM

He has over 30 years experience as a medical doctor, counsellor, mentor, speaker and workshop facilitator. The programs, seminars and camps he’s helped to develop have been attended by more than 450,000 people globally, while some of the largest schools in Australia have implemented the framework effectively.

The programs are designed to support boys and girls successfully make a safe, healthy transition into adulthood. His goal is to make Rites of Passage mainstream once again. With the intended result to see more connected communities and families supporting each other and developing in healthy ways.

Dr Arne is the proud father of two wonderful young men and a mentor to many others.

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Join us in Byron Bay for 3 days of immersive learning

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Leadership Training

Level 2

$2150

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  • 5 - 8 Nov 2026
  • 3 days, 2 nights
  • Byron Bay, Australia
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Who attends these trainings?

Our participants come from all walks of life — educators, parents, coaches, therapists, counsellors, wellbeing practitioners, community leaders, facilitators — anyone drawn to holding meaningful transitions for others. The training will benefit anyone wanting to deepen their self-awareness, become a better leader, or contribute to positive and meaningful change. It’s especially relevant for those working with or supporting others through growth, change, transition, or challenge.

Level 2 is designed for those who have already completed Level 1 or the Online Leadership Training and are ready to go deeper in their facilitation practice.

Level 1 (LT1) is our foundational training — it introduces the Rites of Passage framework, the theory and principles behind Rites of Passage work, and the design of transformational experiences. It’s the starting point for anyone new to Rites of Passage, as well as an opportunity for consolidation for anyone with previous experience.

Level 2 (LT2) is our advanced facilitation training, designed for those who have already completed Level 1 (or the Online Leadership Training) and want to deepen their practice. LT2 focuses on the craft of facilitation itself — how to hold space, work with group dynamics, and lead Rites of Passage experiences with confidence.

Level 1 is a prerequisite for Level 2.

No formal certification is required to attend. On completion, you’ll receive a certificate of your training with us that many participants find valuable to share within their own professional context.

Yes, group bookings are warmly welcomed. Please reach out to us at info@ritesofpassageinstitute.org to discuss.

Yes — we offer a six-month payment plan that you can apply automatically at checkout.

Our trainings are held at our beautiful site in the Byron Bay hinterland, on the North East coast of NSW.

The closest airports are the Gold Coast and Ballina, both around an hour’s drive from the site. We usually find the Gold Coast offers cheaper fares as it’s larger and has more flights.

As we’re in a regional area, public transport is limited. If you’d like to carpool from the airport, please let us know and we’ll connect you with others also travelling. Alternatively, an Uber from the airport costs around $150 each way.

Our trainings are camping-based. You’re welcome to bring your own tent, or hire a full camp kit from us that includes a tent, sleeping bag, liner, pillow, and stretcher. You’re also welcome to sleep in your vehicle if you prefer, though we ask that you remain on site for the duration of the training.

If you’re travelling from afar, you’re welcome to arrive the night before — just let us know, and we ask you to arrive between 4-6pm on the evening prior.

The training runs Thursday to Sunday, starting at 11am on Thursday and finishing at 3pm on Sunday (NSW time).
We’re off grid — we have composting toilets, solar power, and limited showering facilities. We recommend bringing biodegradable moist towelettes for ease of freshening up. There’s also a beautiful watering hole on the property where you’re welcome to swim.
Yes — our trainings are fully catered, and we accommodate dietary requirements (tea and coffee included).
Phone reception on site is limited. We recommend giving your emergency contacts our phone number so we can pass on any urgent messages during your time with us.

We understand that sometimes things happen. If you need to make changes more than 12 weeks before the program, we’ll charge a $50 administration fee. Between 6-12 weeks before, changes are subject to a cancellation fee equivalent to 10% of the total program cost. Within 6 weeks of the program, we’re unable to offer refunds or credit transfers unless we can rebook the space with another participant.

You can read our full terms and conditions here: https://ritesofpassageinstitute.org/terms-conditions/

We strongly encourage you to take out domestic travel insurance to cover you in the event you need to cancel or postpone for reasons outside of your control. Policies can be as affordable as $35-70 and typically cover airfares, accommodation, and program costs. One option worth exploring is Insure and Go — their Silver Level cover includes up to $10,000 for accommodation, airfares, and training costs with a $100 excess: https://www.insureandgo.com.au

Please email us at info@ritesofpassageinstitute.org — we’re happy to help!

Step into your mastery as a facilitator

People moving through change deserve more than the world is offering them. For 30 years we’ve been training the guides who walk alongside them. If that’s you, this is your invitation.
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