CommunitiesThrive®
Human-centred AI for councilsCommunitiesThrive® partners with councils and community organisations to design and deliver human-centred AI products, workflows and research — including PlacePulse AI, AgileFlow AI and advisory services that keep people, trust and local context at the centre.
The only continuous, inclusive platform for representative community feedback, compliance-ready reporting, and real-time service improvement. An always-on digital upgrade to traditional community research and surveys.
| Designed for | Local government, public sector, housing, health, education, and community organisations across AU/NZ/UK/CA |
|---|---|
| Engagement | Continuous, multi-channel, statistically representative community feedback |
| Channels | SMS, phone, email, kiosks, web, mail, QR, CRM triggers, fieldwork, assisted interviews |
| Compliance | Best Value, PSED, NDIS, social housing regulation, ISO 27001, GDPR, local data sovereignty |
| Analytics | AI-powered comment analysis, trend benchmarking, automated improvement recommendations |
| Deployment | Fast setup in 2–4 weeks; integrates with TechnologyOne, Salesforce, Microsoft, and more |
Every community deserves the tools to thrive. We help residents, tenants, and clients shape smarter, fairer, and more responsive public services—wherever they are.
| Traditional methods | PlacePulse AI |
|---|---|
| Ad hoc or annual surveys | Continuous, live community insight |
| Project-only or digital forums | Multi-channel, service-level feedback |
| Misses vulnerable groups | Every voice, every time—digital and offline |
| Manual, weeks-long reporting | Automated, compliance-ready analytics |
| Limited operational impact | Insights tied to improvements |
| Resource intensive | Scalable, modern, efficient |
Pricing in local currency (AUD/NZD/GBP/CAD); subject to scope, volume, and consortia discounts.
| Entry | From $15,000/year — up to 5 services; basic reporting; local hosting |
|---|---|
| Standard | From $30,000/year — 6–20 services; multi-channel; advanced features & support |
| Enterprise | From $55,000/year — unlimited/consortium; custom integrations; advanced analytics; participatory modules |
Streamline, automate, and accelerate public sector workflows with transparent, auditable AI. AgileFlow AI automates 60+ essential functions—from compliance reporting and council meeting packs to policy drafts and risk registers—delivering professional, audit-ready documents in minutes, not weeks.
| Purpose-built for | Councils, government agencies, non-profits across AU/NZ/CA/UK |
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| How you trigger | Email to comply@agileflow.ai, simple web form, or CRM/DMS workflow |
| Outputs | Board packs, policies, minutes, risk plans, ESG/NDIS reports, and more (60+ types) |
| Security | ISO 27001, GDPR compliant; local hosting options (AU/EU/UK/CA) |
| Integration | TechnologyOne, Objective, Civica, SharePoint, Salesforce, and more |
| Time to value | Instant outputs in minutes; no new software to learn |
| Traditional tools | AgileFlow AI |
|---|---|
| Meeting-focused; limited templates | Full policy/compliance drafting + 60+ report types |
| Manual work, no AI generation | Instant, AI-generated, audit-ready outputs |
| Generic logic, limited public sector focus | Purpose-built for councils and public sector |
| "Black box" AI—no explainability | Transparent multi-agent reasoning with full audit trails |
Example: "Hi AI, please generate a draft equality impact assessment for our new housing policy. Attached: policy draft, demographic data."
Multiple Australian councils have reduced compliance and report preparation time by up to 80%, improved quality and consistency, and transformed turnaround for board packs and regulatory submissions.
"AgileFlow AI has revolutionised our council's policy and compliance reporting. We now have audit trails for everything." — Governance Manager, Metropolitan Council
Pricing in local currency (AUD/NZD/GBP/CAD); subject to scope and volume.
| Starter | From $5,000/year — one team; 25 reports/month |
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| Professional | From $10,000/year — up to 5 teams; 100 reports/month; custom templates |
| Enterprise | From $18,000/year — unlimited teams, unlimited reports, custom workflows, white-label |
| Bundle | Special rates for PlacePulse AI users |
Award-winning local government consulting: strategic planning, service reviews, needs assessments, engagement, and transformation. We deliver evidence-driven services for councils, non-profits, and community builders—a modern, agile alternative to traditional consultancies.
| What you need | CommunitiesThrive | Traditional firms | Big 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local government strategy & IP&R | ✅ Custom, digital-enabled | ✅ Strong, traditional | ✅ Less LG-specific |
| Full service reviews | ✅ Operational + digital | ✅ Traditional approach | ✅ Less agile |
| Advanced AI & analytics | ✅ In-house SaaS/AI | ❌ / Partial | ❌ |
| Inclusive, multilingual engagement | ✅ Multicultural + digital | ❌ / Project-limited | ❌ |
| Grant & funding applications | ✅ Proven track record | ❌ / Occasional | ❌ |
| Evidence-driven outcomes | ✅ Always | ✅ Possible | ✅ / Variable |
Our Research & Innovation division drives breakthroughs in AI architecture, sector intelligence, and digital solutions. From pioneering multi-agent AI systems to purpose-built platforms and original scholarly research, we push the boundaries of what technology can achieve for communities and organisations.
Our revolutionary AI orchestration system coordinates specialised AI agents (Generator, Critic, Synthesiser, Risk Assessor, Community Advocate) to deliver transparent, auditable, and explainable decision-making. Purpose-built for democratic governance and high-stakes applications, InterplAI powers both PlacePulse AI and AgileFlow AI platforms. Patent applications in preparation.
Fully developed in-house SaaS platforms serving 100+ organisations across Australia and expanding internationally. These platforms represent years of R&D in continuous engagement, representative sampling, compliance automation, and AI-powered analytics—all built on our proprietary InterplAI foundation.
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Our team produces peer-reviewed research and thought leadership in democratic AI, community engagement methodology, public sector innovation, and digital transformation. Contributing to academic discourse while ensuring our work remains grounded in real-world application and measurable impact.
A dedicated service providing practical research, best practices, and sector intelligence for councils and public sector organisations.
We believe innovation should be practical, ethical, and measurable. Our research and development work is guided by:
We partner with universities, research institutions, and forward-thinking organisations on:
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We're a multidisciplinary team delivering inclusive, AI-powered solutions for engagement, insight, compliance automation, and lasting impact—co-designing with councils and community organisations across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada.
Every community deserves the tools to thrive. We blend next-generation platforms, rigorous research, and deep sector expertise to build smarter, fairer communities—empowering people through technology, not replacing them.
Partnering with Market Facts Pty Ltd (est. 1975), led by Lesley Gibbs—national leaders in market and social research. This partnership underpins robust analytics across projects, including LGAQ Customer Satisfaction Study and over 40 council projects.
Dr Chris Budhan — Founder & Managing Director
Dr Budhan brings unparalleled expertise in local government transformation, digital engagement, and AI innovation. With on-campus degrees from McGill University (BMus), New York University (MA), and the University of Texas at Austin (DMA)—all consistently featured on the UK's Global Universities List—he combines academic excellence with practical, high-impact delivery.
A multi-award winner (IAP2, UN LivCom, Heart Foundation, Parks & Leisure Australia), Dr Budhan has delivered award-winning projects across 100+ local government areas internationally. As sole architect and developer of PlacePulse AI, AgileFlow AI, and the revolutionary InterplAI multi-agent architecture, he uniquely combines advanced AI development expertise with deep understanding of community needs and democratic governance.
His professional background includes senior executive roles managing teams of 20+ staff and budgets exceeding $6M across councils including City of Kwinana (WA), City of Greater Geraldton (WA), and Hornsby Shire Council (NSW). He has also held academic positions at the University of Technology Sydney's Institute for Public Policy and Governance.
Lesley Gibbs — Research Partner, Managing Director, Market Facts Pty Ltd
National leader in social research, community satisfaction, and council benchmarking with over 30 years of public sector research experience.
Extended team: Platform architects, data analysts, engagement specialists, trauma-informed advisors, senior consultants, and compliance experts across AU, NZ, CA, and the UK.
"Their cutting-edge platform and sharp AI insights transformed our ability to understand complex stakeholder data and drive evidence-based investment decisions."
— Samantha Barnes, Bega Valley Shire Council