Rites of Passage
Founder of the Rites of Passage Institute and 2024 Order of Australia (OAM) recipient, Dr. Arne has impacted over 350,000 people across 25 countries with his transformational work.
With a background in emergency medicine and decades of experience, he now works globally with families, schools, organisations, and Indigenous communities to bring healthy Rites of Passage back into modern life.
Don’t miss this inspiring session on reconnecting with meaningful transitions and creating stronger, more connected communities.

Dr Arne Rubinstein
he/him
CEO & Founder | Rites of Passage Institute
Dr. Arne Rubinstein, CEO and Founder of the Rites of Passage Institute, is a globally recognised expert on Rites of Passage. He has attended executive courses at Harvard and Oxford Universities and in 2024 he was honoured with the Order of Australia (OAM).
With over three decades of experience his transformational work has impacted over 350,000 individuals across 25 countries.
Dr. Arne is dedicated to reintroducing healthy Rites of Passage into modern society. With a background initially in Emergency Medicine, he left this behind to set up programs that support organisations, families and individuals thrive.
His programs have gained recognition from major corporations and educational institutions worldwide.
Driven by a vision to re-instate healthy Rites of Passage into the mainstream again, Dr. Arne collaborates with diverse cultures and organisations, including schools and Indigenous groups.