School Staff - Dr Arne Rubinstein OAM - Supporting our Young People in a Technology Driven World - FREE

Dr Arne Rubinstein OAM – Educator Session

Be a Thriving Human – In a Technology‑Driven World

Tuesday 3 September | 4:00pm 90‑minute interactive workshop for educators

Suitable for teachers of all ages

Teachers are working at the frontline of one of the biggest shifts in human history — supporting young people whose identities, relationships and wellbeing are increasingly shaped by technology, constant connectivity and rapid change. This session equips educators with the insight, language and practical tools needed to guide students through this landscape with confidence, steadiness and purpose.

Dr Arne Rubinstein OAM — Australian Father of the Year 2025 — is one of Australia’s most respected voices in adolescent development, rites‑of‑passage education and youth wellbeing. Over the past 30 years, Arne has worked with schools, communities and organisations around the world, helping them understand the developmental needs of young people and how to create environments where they feel connected, capable and supported. His Rites of Passage programs have been implemented in more than 20 countries, and his work continues to influence contemporary wellbeing, leadership and character‑education practice across the education sector.

In this engaging 90‑minute session, Arne explores how technology and AI are influencing adolescent development, behaviour, resilience and school culture. Blending humour, real stories and evidence‑based practice, he helps educators understand what today’s students are navigating internally — and how schools can respond in ways that are supportive, future‑facing and grounded in strong character education.

Educators gain practical strategies to help students:

• manage digital overwhelm and emotional load

• build healthy boundaries and self‑regulation

• strengthen real‑world friendships and social confidence

• develop character strengths such as resilience, empathy and responsibility

• make values‑aligned decisions in online and offline environments

• stay connected to identity, purpose and hope in a fast‑moving world

Arne also explores how teachers can create classroom environments that feel safe, connected and human‑centred — even as technology becomes more embedded in learning. The session highlights simple, high‑impact practices that support student wellbeing, deepen engagement and strengthen whole‑school culture.

Educators leave with:

• a clearer understanding of the developmental impacts of technology

• practical tools to support student wellbeing and character development

• language to help students navigate digital pressure with confidence

• future‑facing insights into adolescence, identity and resilience

• renewed energy and hope for working with young people in a changing world

This session is ideal for educators seeking to strengthen wellbeing practice, deepen relational teaching and support students to thrive — not just academically, but as whole human beings.

Thanks to generous local support, we are able to offer this workshop free of charge to your school.