Our Mission & Vision 🎯
At CommunitiesThrive®, we believe every community and organisation deserves the tools to thrive. Our mission is to empower local governments, non-profits, and regional partners across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the UK with award-winning, inclusive, and AI-powered solutions for community engagement, public sector insight, compliance automation, and lasting positive impact.
We don’t just consult—we co-design solutions that combine next-generation platforms, rigorous research, and deep sector expertise to build smarter, fairer communities.
Who We Are: Trailblazers in Public Sector Innovation 📖
Headquartered in Sydney (proudly carbon-neutral), CommunitiesThrive® is internationally recognised for our pioneering work at the intersection of:
- Community engagement & consultation (PlacePulse.AI platform)
- AI workflow, compliance, and reporting automation (AgileFlow.AI)
- Strategic public sector & local government consulting
We’re trusted by forward-thinking councils and organisations seeking alternatives to traditional management consultancy, market research, and software-only providers like Morrison Low, Micromex, Taverner, Diligent Boards, and university research centres.
Our Research Legacy: Partnership with Market Facts 📊
Our impact is amplified by our partnership with Market Facts Pty Ltd, one of Australia’s longest-standing, most respected research agencies (est. 1975). Led by Managing Director Lesley Gibbs, Market Facts brings over 30 years’ expertise in large-scale local government and community research—informing robust analytics in all CommunitiesThrive projects, including the national-standard LGAQ Customer Satisfaction Study and over 40 council projects.
Together, we offer unmatched data quality and public sector credibility—strengths few consultancies or digital vendors can claim.
Our Edge: What Sets Us Apart 🌟
- World-Class Sector Expertise: Public sector, community, and regional knowledge, supporting more than 100 Australian councils and countless NGOs.
- Proven Digital Innovation: Creators of the PlacePulse.AI community engagement platform and AgileFlow.AI compliance automation—solutions that are setting new industry standards.
- Comprehensive Inclusion: Multi-channel engagement (web, phone, SMS, field, kiosk), multilingual and CALD support, trauma-informed practice, and accessible design for “seldom heard” groups.
- Uncompromising Integrity: Carbon-neutral operations, sector-leading privacy and security, and ethical best practice—always.
- Evidence + Action: From advanced sample methodology to clear, actionable recommendations, empowering real change.
Meet the Core Leadership Team 👋
Dr Chris Budhan
Founder & Managing Director
- Global expertise in local government transformation, digital engagement, and AI product development
- Degrees from McGill, NYU, University of Texas
- Multi-award-winner: IAP2, United Nations LivCom, Heart Foundation
- Creator of PlacePulse.AI and AgileFlow.AI
Lesley Gibbs
Managing Director, Market Facts Pty Ltd
- Nationally respected leader in market and social research, community satisfaction, and council benchmarking
- Leads the research behind Queensland’s LGAQ study and many more
- Public sector research partner for over 30 years
Our Extended Team:
- Platform architects and data analysts
- Community engagement specialists and trauma-informed advisors
- Senior consultants and compliance experts across Australia, NZ, Canada, and the UK
Our Collaborations, Awards & Impact 🥇
- Multi-award-winning projects: IAP2 (twice), United Nations LivCom, Heart Foundation, Parks & Leisure Australia, and more
- Trusted by over 100 councils and regional governments
- Key projects:
- Bega Valley Shire Council: AI-powered community engagement for strategy and operations
- City of Kwinana: Multicultural action planning and engagement
- Federation Council: Integrated strategic community planning
- Gladstone Regional Council: Annual community satisfaction benchmarking
Testimonial:
“Their cutting-edge platform and sharp AI insights transformed our ability to understand complex stakeholder data. Chris and his team’s dedication was second to none!”
— Samantha Barnes, Bega Valley Shire Council
Our Values: The Heart of Our Work ⚖️
- Inclusion: Every voice matters, especially the seldom-heard
- Evidence: From robust data to actionable findings, defensible at every step
- Collaboration: Partnership and shared outcomes with every client
- Sustainability: Socially responsible, carbon-neutral, and future-facing
Why Forward-Thinking Councils & Organisations Partner With Us 📌
- Integrated consulting & digital transformation under one roof
- Proven, transparent results in service reviews, community engagement, compliance automation & public sector strategy
- Trusted, accredited research pedigree—no “black box” analytics or lightweight surveys
- Agile, innovative responses to contemporary community and regulatory needs
- Rigorous inclusion, privacy, and ethics standards
A Global Vision – Join Us on the Journey 🚀
We blend the best of Australian innovation, global best practice, and local expertise to shape smarter, fairer, more resilient communities in Australia, NZ, Canada, the UK, and beyond.
If you’re ready to move beyond traditional consulting or research—and want a partner focused on inclusivity, digital innovation, and measurable outcomes—connect with us today.
Contact:
📞 (+61) 0416 001 982
📧 chris@communitiesthrive.com.au
CommunitiesThrive® – Where evidence, innovation, and community come together.
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CommunitiesThrive Pty Ltd
ACN 658 427 519 | ABN 33 658 427 519
Level 2, 66 King Street
Sydney NSW 2000
🌐 www.communitiesthrive.com.au
📧 chris@communitiesthrive.com.au
📞 (+61) 0416 001 982