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
Service Reviews & Organisational Excellence 📈⚙️
Transform operational effectiveness and service delivery through comprehensive, evidence-based reviews:
- Service Levels Assessment: Evaluate current service performance against best practice benchmarks, community expectations, and resource constraints
- Organisational Structure & Process Reviews: Optimize workflows, responsibilities, and resource allocation
- Transformation Roadmaps: Develop practical, phased implementation plans with clear metrics and accountability
- Digital Maturity Analysis: Assess and enhance your digital capabilities and systems integration
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
Advocacy & Strategic Communications 📣🔗
Strengthen your influence and amplify your community’s priorities through targeted, evidence-based advocacy:
- Stakeholder Influence Mapping: Identify key decision-makers and develop tailored engagement strategies
- Messaging & Campaign Development: Craft compelling narratives backed by robust data and community voice
- Coalition Building: Forge strategic partnerships across sectors to advance shared priorities
- Policy Submissions & Position Papers: Develop authoritative, well-researched documents that influence policy outcomes
- Media & Government Relations: Navigate complex stakeholder environments with strategic communication support
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, Evidence-Based Outcomes: Real-world impact drives our recommendations—never theory alone
Success Stories—Client Impact in Action 🏅
- Bega Valley Shire Council: Community Engagement for Water & Sewer Strategy 💧
- Cobar Shire Council: Comprehensive Organisational and Service Delivery Review ⚙️
- Gwydir Shire Council: Roads Service Levels Review and Implementation Planning 🛣️
- Hornsby Shire Council: Secured $5M in funding through strategic grant applications 💰
- City of Kwinana: Multicultural Action Planning & Community Engagement 🚀
- Multiple Regional Councils: Delivered comprehensive service reviews driving efficiency and community satisfaction
How We Work: Collaborative, Transparent, Results-Driven 🔄
- Listen & Learn: Begin by fully understanding your goals, context, and key challenges
- Design & Co-Create: Collaboratively design practical, tailored solutions alongside your team and community stakeholders
- 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.
📞 (+61) 0416 001 982
📧 chris@communitiesthrive.com.au
CommunitiesThrive® — Your trusted partner in building smarter, fairer, and more resilient communities through strategic thinking, data-driven decision making, and genuine community engagement. 🌍👥⭐
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