Consulting: Strategy and Transformation


Tailored Advisory for Local Government, Non-Profits, and Community Builders 🎯🤝

At CommunitiesThrive®, we believe thriving organisations and strong communities rely on evidence-driven strategic planning, actionable insights, and genuinely inclusive engagement. Our award-winning consulting services empower your team to confidently make decisions, secure vital funding, and deliver impactful, sustainable results.


Our Consulting Expertise 🌟

Integrated Planning & Reporting (IP&R) 📊🗺️

Navigate statutory, strategic, and operational planning complexities for councils, regional initiatives, or cross-sector projects with confidence:

  • IP&R Mastery: Innovative approaches aligned with local, state, and national frameworks.
  • AI-Powered Dashboards & Benchmarking: Leverage digital engagement, real-time insights, and automated analytics.
  • Continuous Improvement: Embed ongoing measurement and stakeholder feedback for resilience and agility.

Local Opportunities Review (LOR): Unlock Hidden Potential 🔍🌏

Move beyond superficial insights to uncover new opportunities within your community:

  • Socio-Spatial Analysis: Blending data-driven storytelling, demographic mapping, and lived-experience insights.
  • Community Needs Assessments: Clearly identify gaps, inequities, and emerging strengths.
  • Tailored Action Plans: Co-design evidence-informed solutions, driven by real community context—not guesswork.

Policy, Program, and Funding Support 📝💰

Bring clarity, focus, and precision to all phases of organisational growth:

  • Policy Development & Review: Create comprehensive frameworks for health, inclusion, multiculturalism, sustainability, public art, youth, and more.
  • Grant Submission Assistance: Develop winning funding applications proven to secure multimillion-dollar grants for councils, libraries, and community institutions.
  • Program Evaluation: Measure, optimise, and communicate real community outcomes and impacts.

Community Engagement and Co-Design 🧑‍🤝‍🧑💬

Facilitate authentic community participation through robust, proven methodologies:

  • Award-Winning Engagement: Aligned with IAP2 Core Values, featuring gamified interaction, participatory budgeting, and more.
  • Diverse Voices Amplified: Multilingual surveys, inclusive forums, and targeted outreach ensuring engagement from historically underrepresented groups.
  • Continuous Collaboration: Stakeholder mapping, live consultation dashboards, and iterative feedback loops ensure representation and inclusion.

Why Choose CommunitiesThrive®? 🌱✨

  • Sector-Wide Recognition: Trusted by over 100 Australian councils and internationally recognised through prestigious awards (IAP2, UN LivCom, Heart Foundation).
  • Leaders in Digital Transformation: Expertly combining bespoke consulting expertise with next-generation SaaS and AI solutions.
  • Commitment to Sustainability: A carbon-neutral, future-oriented firm with extensive regional and multicultural expertise.
  • Practical, Evidenced-Based Outcomes: Real-world impact drives our recommendations— never theory alone.

Success Stories—Client Impact in Action 🏅

Discover how we’ve helped communities thrive:

  • Bega Valley Shire Council: Community Engagement for Water & Sewer Strategy 💧
  • Gladstone Regional Council: Comprehensive Community Perception Study 📈
  • Federation Council: Development of Community Strategic Plan 📜
  • City of Kwinana: Multicultural Action Planning & Community Engagement 🚀
  • Multiple Regional Councils: Secured multimillion-dollar funding and conducted impactful service delivery reviews.

How We Work: Collaborative, Transparent, Results-Driven 🔄

  1. Listen & Learn: Begin by fully understanding your goals, context, and key challenges.
  2. Design & Co-Create: Collaboratively design practical, tailored solutions alongside your team and community stakeholders.
  3. Deliver & Measure: Implement structured plans, track progress, and provide meaningful ongoing support.

Ready to Shape Your Community’s Future? 🌍

Contact CommunitiesThrive® today to organise an initial consultation, discuss tailored workshops, or explore how our innovative combination of consulting expertise and advanced technology can empower your team.


CommunitiesThrive®—Your trusted partner in building smarter, fairer, and more resilient communities through strategic thinking, data-driven decision making, and genuine community engagement. 💡