Professional Brief — Supporting Young People to Belong, Participate, and Flourish
A practical, strengths-based framework for organisations working with young people.
For organisational leaders and practitioners supporting young people who may be feeling disconnected, finding it hard to participate, or navigating complex transitions.
This short professional brief explains a practical, strengths-based framework you can use to help young people belong, participate and flourish. It’s written for teams in schools, youth, community and disability services who need clear steps they can apply in everyday work. The full brief is available to download below.
Developed from Dr Carol Schultz’s research and 30+ years working in education, guidance and community practice.
What the brief covers
Why the socialisation gap matters for organisations and teams.
The Schultz Human Flourishing Model™ — a short, practical framework you can use with staff and partner services.
Practical first steps leaders can take to strengthen socialisation and participation across programs, teams and services.
How to run a small organisational implementation cohort (overview).
How it can help your organisation
A practical framework designed to sit alongside your existing supports — not to replace clinical or statutory services.
Shared language across staff and partner services.
Better identification of gaps in everyday opportunities for young people.
Practical, short-term steps that fit real life and are achievable.
Support to turn individual insights into team-wide improvement.
De-identified cohort insights to guide service planning.
Who this is for
School leaders & inclusion teams
Youth services & community programs
Disability & NDIS-connected organisations
Alternative education / flexible-learning providers
Team leaders, practice leads and program managers
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Scope & boundaries
The Human Flourishing Profile™ is non-diagnostic and does not replace medical, clinical or statutory services. It complements the work of families, schools, allied health and case managers. Practical details (privacy, participant numbers, telehealth suitability) are agreed before work begins.
The Human Flourishing Practice™ provides evidence-informed profiles, organisational consultancy and family support. Not a substitute for medical, psychological, or emergency services. If in crisis, contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or emergency services (000).