Our Framework
More Than a Program
At Six Summers Ago, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to feel seen, heard, valued, and capable.
Young people today are navigating increasing social isolation, mental health challenges, online influence, disengagement from education, and a lack of safe spaces where they can simply be themselves.
Traditional engagement models don't connect with every young person.
That's why Six Summers Ago was created: to provide creative, relationship-led experiences that meet young people where they are, helping them discover confidence, connection, and the belief that they're capable of more than they realise.
Our Approach
Everything we do is grounded in evidence-informed practice and genuine human connection.
Our work is:
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Trauma-informed
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Youth-led
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Strengths-based
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Relationship-based
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Person-centred
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Culturally aware
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Inclusive and accessible
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Child Safe and safeguarding focused
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Creative and engaging
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Professionally and ethically grounded
Creating Meaningful Outcomes
Every interaction is designed to create lasting impact by supporting young people to develop:
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Confidence and self-expression
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Identity and a sense of belonging
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Emotional wellbeing and resilience
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Positive peer relationships
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Practical digital and creative skills
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Leadership and personal growth
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Motivation and goal setting
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Community connection and inclusion
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Career readiness and future pathways
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Creative thinking and innovation
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Engagement in education, employment, and community
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Access to mentoring, support, and referral pathways
Professional Standards
Our programs are delivered using ethical, accountable, and evidence-informed youth practice.
Our commitment includes:
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Youth Work Code of Ethics aligned
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Working with Children Check (Current)
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National Police Clearance (Current)
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NDIS Worker Screening Check (Current)
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Child Safe and safeguarding practices
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Trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches
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Suicide intervention and de-escalation awareness
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Duty of Care and ethical practice
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Professional boundaries
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Inclusive and neurodiversity-aware practice
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Case support and referral pathways
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Safe, respectful, youth-centred environments
Qualifications & Professional Development
Qualifications
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Diploma of Community Services
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Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) – Currently Undertaking
Mandatory Certifications
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Working with Children Check (Current)
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National Police Clearance (Current)
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NDIS Worker Screening Check (Current)
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Current WA Driver's Licence
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First Aid & CPR Certified (HLTAID011 & HLTAID009)
Professional Development
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
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Mandatory Reporting – Child Sexual Abuse
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Trauma-Informed Practice
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Youth Therapeutic Care
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Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)
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Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drugs
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Indigenous Cultural Awareness
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
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Workplace Health & Safety
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Effective Incident Reporting
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NDS Zero Tolerance
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Discrimination & Harassment
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Workplace Sexual Harassment
Our Capability
Six Summers Ago brings together extensive experience across:
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Youth engagement and mentoring
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Program design and facilitation
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Community partnerships and stakeholder engagement
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Case management and youth support
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Creative wellbeing program development
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Governance, compliance, and risk management
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Digital literacy and AI integration
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Website design and digital storytelling
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Music production and digital media
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Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Canva, and creative technologies
What We Believe
We believe every young person has strengths, talents, and potential waiting to be discovered.
Our role isn't to tell young people who they should become; it's to create safe, creative, and meaningful opportunities for them to discover it for themselves.
Confidence doesn't come from being told who you are. It comes from discovering it for yourself.