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Overview & Mission
The Good Foundry was established with a simple purpose — to “do good in our communities.” The organisation provides tools, certifications, services, and resources designed to enhance individual and collective mental health and wellbeing across diverse settings, including veterinary workplaces, universities, corporate organisations, schools, and community groups.
At the heart of their work is the PERMAH / PERMA4 Plus framework (PERMA4 Plus = Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, and Health, plus Mindset, Economic Security & Environment), an evidence-based model that helps people and organisations measure, understand, and build wellbeing, psychological safety and organisational cultures in meaningful, sustainable ways. The Good Foundry’s mission is to empower individuals, teams, organisations and communities to flourish by translating wellbeing science into practical tools and training that create lasting positive change.
Key Services Offered by The Good Foundry
PERMA4 Plus Wellbeing E-Learn Program
A comprehensive online program introducing individuals and organisations to the PERMA4 Plus model — providing practical strategies to enhance wellbeing at work and beyond. This model serves as a framework for understanding and improving personal and collective wellbeing.
PERMA4 Plus Tool Certification
A certification program that trains professionals to deploy, interpret and develop impactful strategies and solutions from the PERMA4+ Tool.
PERMA4 Plus Tool Master Training
An advanced training program aimed at equipping individuals with ‘master-level’ skills in the use of the PERMA4 Plus Tool. This is particularly useful for senior leaders and OHS professionals needing to engage multiple stakeholders in system wellbeing assessment and solution design.
Coaching Services
Personalised coaching sessions that support individuals in applying the principles of the PERMA4 Plus model to their personal and professional lives, enhancing their overall wellbeing, resilience and performance.
Free & Paid PERMA4 Plus Tools
Access to various editions of the PERMA4 Plus Tool, including Workplace, Youth, and Kids editions, allowing different groups to assess and improve their mental health and wellbeing. These services are designed to empower individuals, teams, organisations and communities to flourish by translating wellbeing science into practical tools and training that create lasting positive change.