THRIV3 路 Who We Are
Born from necessity.
Built to cut through.
THRIV3 was created to act fast, act safe, and act with integrity, going beyond what others have done, or never thought of. We do not just assess the person. We assess everything: the environment, the people, the social context, and both the past and the future.
Heart first. Always.
THRIV3 stands for Transforming Hearts through Respect, Innovation, Vitality, Empowerment, Engagement and Education. We are a Proud Aboriginal Controlled, Not For Profit Charity based in Trangie, NSW 2823 and culturally grounded in Wiradjuri Country and walking with all Australian and First Nations Mobs.
- Registered under the CATSI Act 2006 (ICN 10165)
- ACNC registered charity since 09 January 2024
- Not-for-profit, with The THRIV3 Gift Fund for tax-deductible giving
- Serving First Nations and Non-First Nations, rural, remote, disadvantaged and disaster-affected communities across all of Australia
From our Rule Book
Priorities & Objectives
Ten priority areas guide everything THRIV3 does, set out in our Rule Book and registered under the CATSI Act 2006. Filter by theme to explore each one.
Community Enrichment
Programs that promote the social, cultural and economic enrichment of communities across Australia.
Cultural Respect & Preservation
Protecting and celebrating culture, language and connection to Country in all that we do.
Outreach & Inclusivity
Expanding our reach by building partnerships and involving underrepresented groups.
Empowering Youth
Backing young people with the mentoring, opportunities and belief they need to lead.
Education & Skill Development
Educational resources and training that build the capacity of individuals and communities.
Employment Opportunities
Creating sustainable jobs for community members and program participants.
Disaster Relief & Resilience
Recovery programs that help disaster-affected communities rebuild and prepare.
Innovation & Empowerment
Working with elders and local leaders to find innovative solutions to unique challenges.
Sustainable Growth
Growing responsibly so our programs and impact last for generations, not just seasons.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Measuring our work honestly so we keep learning, improving and staying accountable.
01 路 Where we are going
Our Vision
THRIV3 will be a nationally recognised leader in community-led capability building, workforce development and sustainable opportunities across all rural, regional, remote, First Nations and all Nations across Australia.
We see a future where these communities are no longer treated as places that need rescuing, but as places that lead. Where culture is the engine of growth, not an add-on. Where local people hold the qualifications, the contracts, the jobs and the decisions. Where future generations can thrive because communities have the skills, resources and authority to shape their own futures.
We will help set the standard for how to work with rural, regional, remote, First Nations and non-First Nations communities, by living there, listening first, building genuine partnerships, and walking hand in hand with community.
Walking together as one.
Heart first. Always.
Governance
Board of Directors
A majority Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander board provides oversight and direction on behalf of all members.
Pat SKINNER
Founder, Director and Chief Executive Officer
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Zac ANDREWS-ENGLE
Founding Director
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Jessica SKINNER
Founding Director
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Rowan JAMES
Board Member
View profileManuela BISCHOFF
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View profileTroy JONES
Board Member
View profileKodie BURTON
Board Member
View profileTanya MCMASTER
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View profileNikeata MCMASTER
Board Member
View profileScott MCDONALD
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View profileKate WALLACE
Board Member
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THRIV3 Cultural Advisory Committee (TCAC)
The TCAC provides cultural guidance and oversight to ensure THRIV3 walks respectfully with community, Country and culture in everything we do. Members bring deep cultural knowledge and lived experience to keep our work grounded and accountable to the people we serve.
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Advisory
Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)
The YAC ensures young voices shape the programs and opportunities created for them. Members represent the next generation of leaders, bringing fresh perspective and lived experience so THRIV3 stays relevant to the young people we walk alongside.
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Office of the CEO
Pat SKINNER
Founder, Director and Chief Executive Officer
THRIV3 delivers education, empowerment and engagement to communities most services never reach. Pat SKINNER founded it and leads it, drawing on a career across policing, the Australian Defence Force, emergency response, youth justice and community engagement. He built THRIV3 so red tape is never the reason help arrives late, and on a simple conviction: people are not problems to be managed, and communities are not places that need rescuing. They are places that lead.
