About Us

Ruben has completed a Diploma of Youth and has been working with the RESET Team since 2022. As a Level 1 Teacher, Ruben supports young people with body-breath-mind wellbeing strategies. Ruben is also a Program Manager of our Community Classes and a RESET Mentor to teenagers.

“I have always been passionate about understanding the influences that have a lasting impact on the way we develop into adults. Having first-hand experience with some of the issues young people encounter on a daily basis, one of my goals is to gain a deeper understanding of the physical, mental, emotional and social influences that impact youth. 

Being a part of this team gives me the opportunity to create calm, clarity and confidence within myself and the ability to share these empowerment strategies with others. Working in this space also allows me to share my experiences to help assist in the implementation of this program and bring positive change!”

Ruben loves cats, enjoys Jiu Jitsu, video games, reading, writing and playing the guitar.

 

Addie has been attending RESET Community Classes since 2024 and has started learning how to support the delivery of RESET Community Classes.

 

One of Juele’s creative passions is videography and film making. Juele captures a range of RESET visuals of our community work as well as sharing her valuable insights as a young adult in today’s world.

“From a young age I struggled with social anxiety. I was bullied at school and grew up with the incline  of online connectivity, social media and the rapid decline of mental health in young people. I always had yoga around me, but I didn’t fully understand it’s benefits. Upon entering high school, I practiced yoga less because I couldn’t be bothered, or I thought I was too cool to meditate. Reflecting now on the personal struggles I endured throughout school, I understand what it must be like for younger teenagers today. The days I start my day with mindful movement and meditation are the days I can conquer the world! These tools work, and most teens don’t even realise how essential it is to take time to re-centre yourself.

I find the art of film making stunning as well as meditative. Seeing how fidgeting and an unsteady breath transitions into complete calm after RESET is so powerful! You can actually see and feel the energy completely shift! I’m so proud to be a part of this program to help more youth gain access to this experience.”

As an educator, Renae has worked with young people in primary schools and adult education settings for more than fifteen years. As a researcher in the field of education for over a decade, Renae’s work has investigated both teacher wellbeing and student wellness, as well as the need for inclusion and belonging in teaching and learning experiences. Renae’s view is that a sense of openness around the prevalence of stress and anxiety, along with access to a range of strategies to improve wellness, is essential in countering the impacts and stigma that can be associated with experiencing mental health concerns.

With professional and personal experience of the value of yoga and meditation, Renae is an ongoing advocate for programs such as Youth RESET, that provide support for students (and their teachers) to navigate life’s challenges.

“One of the most worthwhile things schools can do to support young people is to help them develop their emotional awareness. The mindful awareness skills within yoga and meditation are beneficial strategies that provide people time and space for self-care, calm and connection in an often chaotic and accelerated world.”

Oliver is a Level 1 RESET Teacher working with our Team since 2022. Born and raised in Townsville Oliver found high school to generally be an experience that offered little to nurture his curiosity and intellect. Oliver is currently on a travelling adventure exploring new places and experiences!

“One of my challenges as a young person has been overcoming the feeling of not really belonging anywhere. Gradually I have turned this recurring theme into my strength by being the connector between many different people, and therefore, ideas.”

As an avid reader of history, philosophy, and human nature, Oliver actions his passion for positive change through his work and connections with many community groups and projects. “Reading can be something of a meditation which continues to guide me on my journey to excel in listening, learning and to lead. I believe in the greatness of young people once we are reminded of everything we can be and be guided toward. This world fascinates me and I believe every single person has something very important to contribute. This fundamental understanding of awakening the human spirit also sits in the foundations of Youth RESET which is why I am excited to contribute to this organisation.”