Because Growing Up is Optional

Participating in a modern-day Rite of Passage event can provide young Australians with many advantages, including a sense of purpose and meaning, the development of important life skills, a deeper connection to their culture and history, and stronger social bonds with their parents, peers and mentors.

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Journey to Manhood

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Community Day

Community Day is the reunion with loved ones
after the program is complete.
A very special occasion.

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Journey to Manhood

Programs for 13-16 year old teenage boys and their families to celebrate the transition from childhood to adulthood.

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Building Bridges

A weekend or six week course for fathers and either their sons or daughters that strengthens relationships for the road ahead. For young people aged 12-16.

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Journey into Womanhood

Programs for 13-16 year old teenage girls and their families to celebrate the transition from childhood to adulthood.

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Mastering the "Pause Button": A Father’s Guide to Navigating the Teenage Tsunamis

We know that parenting a teenage boy can often feel like walking through a minefield. One moment you are sharing a laugh, and the next, a simple question about homework triggers an “emotional tsunami” that leaves you both reeling. At Powerhouse Programs, we understand that this is a deeply challenging transition for fathers. You are…

It Starts With Mentoring The Youth

While much of the conversation rightly focuses on men finding connection and purpose, there is another critical window we cannot overlook — the years where boys first begin that journey.

The Journey to Manhood

The “Journey to Manhood”—J2M—isn’t just a campout. It’s a rite of passage. Boys between 13 and 17, and their dads, stepping off the map and into the wild. Mums? They’re essential—heart and backbone of the whole setup. But the deep magic unfolds over five raw, unforgettable days at The Rock.

RAISING TEENAGE BOYS

What many of the parenting experts and big thinkers of today are saying is missing:-
A Rite of Passage
… and here it is in one easy-to-read book.

RAISING TEENAGE BOYS is 270 pages of what parents really need to know about the often challenging teenage years. You’ll find here a map for your son or sons to become healthy and confident young men. This is a Man-Making Manual for ALL families, whether facing real challenges or doing OK.

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