Certified Social Enterprise

At Thrive and Connect, purpose comes first. We are proud to be a Certified Social Enterprise with Social Traders, Australia’s leading social enterprise certifier.

This certification means we are independently recognised for:

• Trading for Purpose – our income comes from programs, mentoring, training, and consulting that create long-term social impact.

• Surplus Reinvestment – 100% of our surplus is reinvested back into mission-aligned activities, including workforce development, program innovation, and youth engagement.

• Purpose-Driven Governance – our decisions are guided by cultural integrity, youth voice, and community priorities.

• Transparency and Accountability – we are committed to open reporting and measuring our impact clearly.

For our partners and supporters, this provides confidence that engaging with Thrive and Connect is not just supporting a service — it’s investing in real change for young people and communities in North Queensland.