Empowering Communities Through Data, Innovation, and Collaboration 💡🌏
At CommunitiesThrive®, we are dedicated to one core mission: helping communities, councils, and organisations thrive. We harness the latest in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and co-design engagement to drive evidence-based change and deliver lasting, meaningful outcomes—wherever you are.
Who We Are 🏆
Founded in Sydney (carbon-neutral HQ!) and serving clients across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada, CommunitiesThrive® is a multi-award-winning GovTech consultancy and SaaS innovator. Our story is built on years of hands-on leadership in public sector strategy, digital transformation, and community development.
What sets us apart?
- World-Class Expertise: Decades of international experience across councils, non-profits, and the education sector.
- Innovation Leadership: Creators of PlacePulse.AI and AgileFlow.AI—platforms setting new standards in community analytics, compliance, and digital engagement.
- Ethical, Sustainable Approach: We’re carbon-neutral by design and committed to data privacy, digital inclusion, and real-world impact.
Meet Our Founder: Dr Chris Budhan 🎓🌟
Dr Chris Budhan is the driving spirit behind CommunitiesThrive®. With a dual citizenship in Australia and Canada, Chris embodies a truly global outlook—drawing on academic achievement and sector experience from McGill University, New York University, and the University of Texas at Austin.
Chris’s leadership career spans:
- Senior management and consulting across 100+ council areas.
- Academic roles (postgraduate lecturer and associate at UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance).
- Development of AI-driven SaaS solutions trusted nationwide.
Recognition & Awards: 🥇
- IAP2 Australasia Core Values Awards (twice)
- United Nations LivCom Award
- Heart Foundation Award
- Parks & Leisure Australia Award
Recent Projects Include:
- Bega Valley Shire Council – Community Water Engagement
- Gladstone Regional Council – Community Survey
- Federation Council – Community Strategic Plan
- City of Kwinana – Multicultural Action & Engagement
- State Library of NSW & Hornsby Shire Council – Major Funding Wins
Our Values: What Drives Us 🌱
Inclusion: Ensuring every community voice is heard, especially the seldom-heard.
Evidence: Making the complex simple, and supporting decisions with robust, actionable data.
Collaboration: Genuine partnership, with clients and community.
Sustainability: Climate-aware consultancy, digital-first practices, and transparent data ethics.
Why Choose CommunitiesThrive®? ✨
- Award-winning platforms and consulting
- Global knowledge, locally tailored
- Proven track record of measurable results
- Integrated innovation: consulting + powerful technology
- Human-first, community outcomes focus
Join Our Journey 🚀
Whether you’re a council, non-profit, educational provider, or impact-driven enterprise, your goals are our goals. Let’s shape the future—together.
📧 Contact us today
📞 +61 0416 001 982
[Book an introduction call] 🗓️
CommunitiesThrive®—Leading the way in data-driven decision making, public participation, and digital transformation for communities, councils, and the public good. 🌍