CommunitiesThrive® is dedicated to empowering communities to thrive, one data point at a time. Operating from our carbon-neutral base in Sydney’s vibrant CBD, sustainability is central to our ethos. Our primary influence resonates across Australia, but our services also extend to Canada, New Zealand, and the UK. This global reach is further amplified by our partnership with Market Facts Pty Ltd—a beacon in market research since 1975.
Our principal offerings encompass:
- AgileFlow.AI – Your Smart PA, Just an Email Away: Transform your operations with AgileFlow.AI®, the premier AI assistant tailored for local governments, non-profits, education providers, ESG-reporting entities, and more. AgileFlow.AI® revolutionises governance, planning, and reporting by automating 50 functions, including compliance, risk management, and DA pre-assessments. It also streamlines document creation, such as council reports, policy drafts, and project plans. Find out more.
- Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R): Transforming with AI: CommunitiesThrive® stands at the vanguard of redefining planning and operations across a broad spectrum of organisations, leveraging advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. Our expertise extends to Integrated Planning & Reporting (IP&R), strategic engagement, and the latest operational technologies, tailored not only for local councils but also for state and federal agencies, educational institutions, non-profit organisations, and more. Find out more.
- Representative Surveys, AI-Powered Insights: Representative surveys are an essential component of CommunitiesThrive®’s innovative approach to enhancing community engagement and decision-making across local governments, non-profits, educational institutions, ESG-reporting entities, and beyond. Understanding the crucial role that diverse and inclusive feedback plays in shaping effective strategies and actions, our methodology integrates multifaceted survey mechanisms designed to capture a breadth of voices within any given community. This ensures that decisions are not just data-driven but truly reflective of the community’s composition and needs. Find out more.
Dr Chris Budhan, our Founder and Managing Director, is a dual citizen of Australia and Canada. With a career spanning senior management and strategic consultancy in local government, he has academic credentials from McGill University, New York University, and the University of Texas at Austin, reflecting his global acumen.
Connect with us today to discover how CommunitiesThrive® can elevate your community’s well-being and satisfaction, and your council’s operational effectiveness.
CommunitiesThrive®: The Forefront of Community Excellence
| Worldwide Knowledge, Community-Centric Approach | Our vast consulting journey across numerous countries grants us a distinctive edge to address challenges intrinsic to local governments, non-profits, educational bodies, ESG-reporting entities, and beyond. |
| Powerful Fusion: Academia Meets Industry | In partnership with top-tier universities, our strategies seamlessly weave scholarly depth with actionable industry wisdom. |
| Next-Gen Tech Solutions | Harnessing the power of AI and cutting-edge tools, we decode pivotal local factors shaping community well-being, satisfaction, and holistic living. This data-driven wisdom propels us to engineer strategies that set positive changes in motion. |
At the heart of our vision lies invaluable community feedback. Through bespoke surveys, we amplify voices, tapping into the community’s pulse. Our unwavering dedication ensures that organisations we work with resonate with evolving community aspirations.
Take a leap into the future of community data analytics. Schedule a consultation and let’s reshape how you engage and strategise.
Dr Chris Budhan, Managing Director
Dr Chris Budhan, the driving spirit behind CommunitiesThrive®, has carved a distinguished path in senior leadership and local government consulting. Renowned for leading transformative community projects, he has consistently delivered data-driven strategies, enhancing council operations. His adeptness at harnessing AI has led to innovative solutions, notably AI-powered community outreach for water conservation and in-depth community sentiment analyses.
An honoured graduate of prestigious institutions such as McGill University, New York University, and the University of Texas at Austin, Chris seamlessly integrates academic rigour into his professional endeavours. Presently, he’s advancing his academic pursuits with a second doctorate, focusing on the societal impact of community infrastructure. As a valued associate of the University of Technology Sydney: Institute for Public Policy and Governance, he contributed to refining Australia’s Master of Local Government program.
Chris’s leadership and innovative approach to community engagement and development have earned him and his projects several prestigious awards, including two IAP2 Australasia’s premier Core Values Awards, a United Nations LivCom Award, a Heart Foundation Award, and a Parks & Leisure Australia Award. These accolades highlight his commitment to excellence in community participation and the creation of livable, sustainable communities.
His recent projects include a notable engagement study for Bega Valley Shire Council and a comprehensive community perception survey for Gladstone Regional Council. Additionally, Chris has been instrumental in crafting the Community Strategic Plan for Federation Council, overseeing roads service evaluations for Gwydir Shire Council, and guiding essential reviews for Cobar Shire Council. His collaborative efforts are evident in his contribution to the Bonnyrigg Open Space Needs Analysis for the NSW Land and Housing Corporation.
For a detailed exploration of Chris’s professional milestones and his award-winning projects, see the following selection of his work that is publicly available online. For a holistic overview, Chris’s CV can be provided upon request.
- Community Strategic Plan for Federation Council
- Library Needs Study for Litchfield Council and the NT Government
- Community Placemaking Strategy for the City of Belmont
- Multicultural Action Plan for the City of Kwinana
- Creative Community Plan for the City of Greater Geraldton.
Unearth the unique attributes that define your community. Connect with CommunitiesThrive® today!
CommunitiesThrive Pty Ltd
ACN 658 427 519 | ABN 33 658 427 519
Level 14, 175 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000
www.communitiesthrive.com.au
chris@communitiesthrive.com.au
(+61) 0416 001 982