How To Thrive - Wellbeing Education
We enable thriving for individuals,
for supporting others and for whole workplaces
While we can't stop the stresses of the world, we can empower you and your people to thrive.
A complete science-based wellbeing education solution
fuelled by authentic human connections
Building mental fitness, like physical fitness, takes small, evidence-based actions—but many of us don’t know the mental health equivalent of eating broccoli and going to the gym.
Now, as record levels of mental ill health impact individuals and workplaces alike, How to Thrive provides a fresh approach to workplace wellbeing, bridging the gap in skills needed to thrive through chaos and uncertainty.
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What is How to Thrive?
How to Thrive is an evidence based solution for preventing, promoting and responding to mental health challenges.
Our programs focus on EDUCATION not THERAPY, equipping individuals, teams, and entire systems to build Thrive Ability—the skills & protective factors that reduce psychosocial hazards and foster psychological safety.
Our holistic, human-centred approach creates measurable, sustained impact, as highlighted in the award-winning How to Thrive film, our experience with clients and ongoing research and evaluation with leading universities and institutions.
We empower thriving by sharing innovative, practical, and proven wellbeing solutions grounded in cutting-edge Positive Psychology and wellbeing science.
What Sets Us Apart?
The BEACON Framework
An evidence-based model guiding wellbeing through six core principles, designed to make thriving achievable and measurable.
Science-Backed and Proven
Grounded in the latest wellbeing science, our programs have been rigorously evaluated, ensuring measurable, impactful results.
Education Not Therapy
We equip individuals with practical, lifelong skills for thriving—supporting people across the entire mental health continuum.
Award Winning Documentary
Our acclaimed film showcases transformative methods in action, offering a glimpse into the journey to thriving.
Strengths-Based Approach
By focusing on “What’s strong?” instead of “What’s wrong?” we promote resilience, empowerment, and a growth mindset.
Holistic ‘Me We Us’ Model
Thriving is a shared journey. Our programs foster wellbeing for individuals (Me), teams (We), and entire workplace cultures (Us).
Over two decades, we’ve refined our suite of products to create lasting impact.
In the process, we didn’t just build programs... we started a movement for thriving.
Our Framework for Thriving
How to Thrive is based on the BEACON Framework™, an evidence based framework for thriving.
BEACON is a culmination of broad-reaching research and best practice in neuroscience, positive psychology and wellbeing science. It brings together the highest impact tools and methods, delivered in a way that is memorable, practical and easy to learn. BEACON can be applied with individuals, teams and at the organisational level.
Metaphorically, BEACON is about bringing light to darkness and delivering hope for a more optimistic future so we can all shine our brightest.
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Belonging
I prioritise connecting closely
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Engagement
I am meaningfully engaged in my life
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Accountability
I hold myself accountable for being my best
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Compassion
I give and receive compassion, balancing my own needs with others
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Optimism
I am positive, resilient and hopeful for the future
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Nurture
I nurture my body and mind by eating, moving and resting well
Key Benefits of How to Thrive
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Memorable Framework
An easy-to-apply approach grounded in the BEACON model that inspires lasting change.
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Measurable Wellbeing
Track and enhance wellbeing with our BEACON measure, co-developed with the University of Melbourne.
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Psychological Safety
Fosters a culture of safety, reducing psychosocial risks and building protective factors organisation-wide.
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Real-World Tools for Change
Provides practical, evidence-based methods that can be applied immediately for real impact.
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Strength-Based Learning Approach
Focuses on individual strengths, shifting mindsets toward positive growth and empowerment.
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Sustainable Skills for Lasting Wellbeing
Equips individuals with lifelong skills to build mental fitness and maintain wellbeing over time.
Why How to Thrive?
How to Thrive offers a fresh, new paradigm in the field of wellbeing.
Our holistic, human-centred approach catalyses sustained transformation and measurable impact using a unique blend of multi-award winning learning and engagement methodologies.
Our Approach
The BEACON Spotlight
3 Levels of Focus
Award winning wellbeing programs
Our Programs
Fuelled by real human connection, our programs focus on building the capability for individuals, teams and whole systems to be at their best, rather than focusing on fixing disorder or dysfunction.
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How to Thrive for Individuals
Want to thrive? This program is perfect for any individual looking to boost their own wellbeing. You will learn skills to help you feel at your best regardless of the challenges life throws at you.
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How to Thrive for Supporting Others
This program takes our tried and tested tools and packages them to support others to thrive. Perfect for leaders wanting to build their confidence and competence to support their teams to thrive and those wanting additional tools to promote thriving.
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How to Thrive for Workplaces
Want to create systemic change in the culture of your workplace? This solution acts to enable workplaces to create thriving, psychologically safe environments that promote thriving for all members of their workplace community.
What people say about us…
"I wholeheartedly recommend How to Thrive to individuals and organisations seeking comprehensive personal and professional growth solutions."
Dr Andrea Giraldez-Hayes, Director of Coaching, Cambridge University
"participants showed significant improvement in their wellbeing. We are seeing participants sustain this level of functioning 18 months later - without us intervening."
Prof. Peggy Kern, Positive Psychology Researcher, University of Melbourne
"Since partnering with How to Thrive, we've achieved remarkable outcomes, including a commitment to a safe, healthy workplace that empowers our team to deliver quality services and achieve our goals."
Craig Hocking, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, VIC
"The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with both staff and families reporting greater engagement and meaningful conversations about change."
Karin Johnson, Leader of Child and Family Services, City of Port Phillip