Better Futures Advantaged Thinking Practice Framework (revised 2024)
This Framework was updated in 2024. It has been developed to support practitioners, mentors, educators, employers and others working with young people who are dependent upon care services, including government and non-government agencies. It is intended to support the delivery of Better Futures alongside the DFFH Better Futures Practice Advice, which sets out policies, procedures and requirements for providers.
Better Futures Disability Practice Guide
The Disability Practice Guide is designed to equip Better Futures practitioners with the skills and knowledge to work in an Advantaged Thinking way with young people with disability, as well as to understand the resources, services and support available to young people.
Better Futures Housing and Living Skills Offer Practice Guide
The Better Futures Housing and Living Skills Offer Practice Guide provides guidance to support the delivery of housing and living skills-specific opportunities for young people as part of their transition to adulthood.
Better Futures Health and Wellbeing Offer Practice Guide
The Better Futures Health and Wellbeing Offer Practice Guide provides guidance to support the delivery of health and wellbeing-specific opportunities for young people as part of their transition to adulthood.
Better Futures Connections Offer Practice Guide
The Better Futures Connections Offer Practice Guide provides guidance to support the delivery of connections-specific opportunities for young people as part of their transition to adulthood.
Better Futures Employment Offer Practice Guide
The Better Futures Employment Offer Practice Guide provides guidance to support the delivery of employment-specific opportunities for young people as part of their transition to adulthood.
Better Futures Education Offer Practice Guide
The Better Futures Education Offer Practice Guide provides guidance to support the delivery of education-specific opportunities for young people as part of their transition to adulthood.
Young Parents Microlearning
This resource captures the insights gathered during the August 2023 CoP on Young Parents. Each page steps through key considerations, expert perspectives, and practice ideas to enhance your practice when working with young parents.
My Voice Planning Resources overview
This document outlines the Better Futures My Voice planning resources that support the Advantaged Thinking approach. My Voice resources capture those key elements from coaching conversations that provide an alternative way to typical case management practices.
Coaching in Action Guide
The Coaching in Action Guide provides a practical guide to having coaching conversations with the young people you work with. In this document you will find tools, techniques and step-by-step guides to support your coaching practice.
