A New Chapter in Building Stronger People
We are proud to introduce the new home of Resilience Builders — a fresh, modern space designed to share our story, our expertise and our mission to help people thrive under pressure.
Founded in 2017 by Dr David Buttifant and Nick Farr, Resilience Builders was created from two very different worlds: elite sport and the high stakes environments of mountaineering and policing. What united our founders then, and still drives us now, is a shared belief that resilience is a skill anyone can build, regardless of age, background or experience.
Since those early days, our work has expanded across schools, sporting organisations, corporate teams and communities throughout Australia. What has not changed is our commitment to practical, real world strategies that actually work when it matters most.
More Than a Website — A Practical Resource
This new website has been built as a genuine resource for families, schools, teams and organisations. Inside you will find practical information, tools and insights on how to build resilience, perform better and strengthen wellbeing.
From the latest research on mental health, to evidence based strategies you can apply immediately, our goal is to give you access to the knowledge and techniques that create real, lasting change. Whether you are looking to improve your own resilience, support your students, or elevate your team’s performance, you will find plenty here to guide you.
If you are ready to take the next step, explore our resilience training programs, designed to deliver measurable impact across individuals and teams in high pressure environments.
Leadership, Culture and Psychological Safety
One of the most important shifts we are seeing across Australian workplaces and schools is the growing focus on culture, leadership and communication.
At the centre of this is psychological safety — the ability for people to speak up, contribute and perform without fear of judgement or negative consequences. When psychological safety is strong, teams communicate better, adapt faster and make smarter decisions under pressure.
Our work in this space focuses on helping leaders create environments where people feel supported, challenged and empowered to perform at their best.
From Experience to Impact
At the heart of everything we do is a simple truth: life is uncertain, and challenge is inevitable, but with the right support people can grow stronger than they ever imagined.
Our founders and facilitators have lived this across elite sport, high altitude expeditions, corporate environments and communities all over Australia. From high performance AFL programs to extreme environments in the Himalayas, the lessons we teach are grounded in lived experience, not theory alone.
That experience now extends beyond workshops and programs.
Now Authors — Extending the Message
Resilience Builders has evolved further with the release of our book, bringing our philosophy, stories and frameworks together in a powerful and accessible format.
Through real stories and hard earned lessons, the book captures what resilience actually looks like under pressure — not as a concept, but as something lived, tested and built over time. It is another way we are helping people understand that resilience is not something you are born with, but something you can develop with the right mindset and tools.
Start Your Resilience Journey
This site is more than just information. It is a hub of inspiration, education and practical advice to help you navigate adversity, build healthy habits and support good mental health.
We are excited to have you here. Take your time to explore, learn and apply what resonates.
Your journey to greater resilience starts now.
🎥 Visit our YouTube Channel for heaps of resilience training videos
