We believe collaboration is vital for making a positive and enduring impact on people’s lives. That’s why Thrive has established key partnerships with financial institutions, refugee settlement services providers and other organisations, to help facilitate support for refugees and asylum seekers.
Financial services partner:
Westpac is our Principal Banking Partner and is providing $2 million in loan capital at no cost to Thrive, ensuring our organisation has a secure funding source for refugees and asylum seekers wanting to start their own businesses.
Westpac has also seconded a Chief Operating Officer to develop all elements of Thrive’s operations, from credit policies to loan documents, while helping to establish it as a stand-alone entity.
Partners providing pro bono services:
Allianz our insurance services provider, is a global insurance company with a 125-year history. The company participates in community and sponsorship projects both within Australia and around the world.
Deloitte is a multinational professional services firm comprising thousands of professionals who collaborate across an Australia-wide office network, and provides Thrive with management consultancy services.
EQUIFAX is a leading provider of credit information and analysis in Australia and will provide credit history checks for all applicants.
Gilbert + Tobin (G+T) is a leading independent corporate law firm and will provide legal services and advice.
KORN FERRY is our recruitment partner and is responsible for recruiting our CEO.
KPMG is a professional services firm with global reach and deep expertise in audit and assurance, tax and advisory. KPMG will function as the auditor for our organisation.
LOUD is an independent, fully integrated, dynamic ideas institution that provides creative and communication services.
Newgate Australia is one of this country's most experienced communications teams. Newgate is assisting Thrive in media and public relations activities.
Partners providing referral and training services:
Asylum Seeker Centre is a place that provides safety, support and specialised services for people seeking asylum, enabling them to become independent, valued members of society.
Auburn Diversity Services Inc. is a non-profit, community based organisation that aims to address the needs and improve the outcome of disadvantaged people and their families.
Catalysr is a social enterprise that empowers exceptional individuals from migrant and refugee backgrounds to become successful entrepreneurs.
CMRC Community is an organisation that provides specialised support services to newly arrived refugees and migrants.
Core Community Services is a non-profit organisation, which provides a wide range of services and activities to facilitate equitable access to life opportunities.
House of Welcome is a housing provider and drop-in centre that welcomes, shelters and empowers refugees and people seeking asylum to exercise their rights.
Life Without Barriers is a non-profit organisation that provides care and support services for children and adults with special needs and disabilities.
Macarthur Diversity Services Initiative is a not-for-profit charity that assists in the relief of poverty, misfortune and distress for disadvantaged and marginalised people.
Metro Assist (formerly Metro Migrant Resource Centre) provides a range of community services including migrant settlement, family support and early intervention, emergency relief, tenancy services and community development.
MTC is a social enterprise that provides community services and opportunities for people to gain employment, skills training and work experience.
Refugee Talent Key People is a digital platform that connects skilled refugees with companies offering short and long term job opportunities.
Sarina Russo Institute is an organisation that provides industry focused learning and education and facilitates a community environment among students.
Settlement Services International is a community based, non-profit that partners with Thrive to support the entrepreneurial spirit of refugees by providing microfinancing and mentoring support.
Sydney Business is a not-for-profit, non-government organisation that provides training and business development advice to small businesses and to the disadvantaged.
SydWest Multicultural Services is a community based organisation that supports, empowers and builds the social capacity of people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
