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Our  Framework

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Our Approach

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Through music, digital culture, movement, mentoring, wellbeing, and authentic connection, we create safe, inclusive, and engaging spaces where young people can build confidence, strengthen identity, develop meaningful community connections, and achieve positive developmental outcomes.

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Our work is grounded in approaches that are:

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  • Trauma-informed

  • Youth-led

  • Strengths-based

  • Culturally aware

  • Relationship-based

  • Inclusive and accessible

  • Professionally and ethically grounded

  • Wellbeing and safeguarding focused​

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Professional Standards

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​Our work is grounded in ethical, trauma-informed, and professionally accountable youth practice, with a strong focus on safety, inclusion, wellbeing, and positive developmental outcomes for young people.

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  • Youth Work Code of Ethics aligned

  • Working With Children Checked (WWCC)

  • NDIS Worker Screening Cleared

  • Youth Work & Community Services qualified

  • Trauma-informed and strengths-based practice

  • Suicide risk awareness and de-escalation trained

  • Duty of Care and safeguarding focused

  • Case support and referral pathway 

  • Professional boundaries and ethical practice maintained

  • Culturally safe, inclusive, and relationship-led approaches

  • Neurodiversity-aware and inclusive engagement practice

  • Workshop facilitation and youth engagement 

  • Early intervention and wellbeing-focused support

  • Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (currently undertaking)

  • Community-connected and partnership-driven approaches

  • Safe, respectful, and youth-centred environments

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Detailed program outlines, delivery models, outcomes and partnership information are available upon request.

The Need

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Young people are navigating increasing disconnection, social isolation, mental health challenges, online influence, disengagement from education, and reduced access to safe, relatable community spaces.

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Traditional engagement models do not connect with every young person.

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Six Summers Ago was created to bridge that gap through culturally relevant, relationship-led, and creative approaches that meet young people where they are.

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Impact Areas

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Our programs and engagement initiatives aim to create meaningful, long-term outcomes for young people through creativity, connection, wellbeing, and positive developmental support.

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  • Confidence and self-expression

  • Identity development and sense of belonging

  • Creative and digital skill development

  • Leadership and personal growth

  • Social and emotional well-being

  • Resilience and positive coping strategies

  • Community connection and inclusion

  • Positive peer relationships and collaboration

  • Youth voice, participation, and empowerment

  • Career readiness and future pathways

  • Creative entrepreneurship and innovation

  • Increased engagement in education, community, and opportunities

  • Safe and supportive social environments

  • Cultural connection and inclusive participation

  • Motivation, goal setting, and self-belief

  • Access to mentoring, support, and referral pathways

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Qualifications & Professional Standards

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  • Diploma of Community Services

  • First Aid & CPR Certified

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST)

  • Mandatory Reporting

  • NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

  • National Criminal History Check

  • Trauma-informed and Youth Therapeutic Care

  • Indigenous Cultural Awareness

  • Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Training

  • Medication Administration

  • Workplace Health & Safety

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