What Core Integrity does

Core Integrity is an Australian integrity advisory firm founded in 2016 and headquartered in North Sydney, providing specialist services to corporate, government, and professional sporting organisations. The firm operates a portfolio of interconnected service lines rather than a single software product: Speak Up Hotlines (independently managed, 24/7 whistleblower and ethics hotlines with unlimited reports and multi-channel access), Investigation and Forensic Services (workplace investigations, misconduct, fraud, harassment, regulatory compliance, and forensic digital analysis), Insider Risk Services (risk assessments, program development, monitoring, incident response), and Core Culture Services (Culture Pulse as a 4-6 week diagnostic and Culture Shift as a 12-month sustained partnership). Advisory modules cover whistleblower program reviews, investigation backlog resolution, compliance program reviews, policy and framework development, fraud risk assessments, and board and executive advisory. Training programs span eligible recipient briefings, people leader training, WPO/WIO specialist training, fraud awareness, compliance and ethics, and workplace investigation training.

The underlying technology is minimal: services are delivered by practitioners through case management of hotline intake, triage workflows, psychological safety survey diagnostics, and investigative processes, with trauma-informed and independent methodology as core differentiators. No proprietary software platform or AI capabilities are disclosed.

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring subscriptions (Speak Up Hotline programs with unlimited reports and transparent pricing), fixed-fee Culture Pulse engagements tiered by team size, project-based investigations and advisory retainers, and per-session training fees (training packages publicly listed from A$2,800 to A$7,800 + GST). Go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-focused, relying on content marketing through an 80+ article resource library, SEO, self-assessment quizzes, and direct consultation requests. Customers include 150+ organisations, with named logos spanning ASX-listed resources companies, multiple Australian state governments, national sporting bodies, aged care, mining, retail, and not-for-profit sectors.

Name

Core Integrity

Legal name

Core Integrity

Website

https://coreintegrity.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Core Integrity is an Australian integrity advisory firm that provides whistleblower hotlines, workplace investigations, insider risk management, culture diagnostics, and training to corporate, government, and sporting organisations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrity Advisory Services

NAICS

Investigation and Security Services (5616), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Insider Threat Program Design & Risk Assessments (BPAKADAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive/Board Security Advisory & Risk Briefings (BPAKADAK), Security Audits & Compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX) (BPAKADAC)

Keywords

• Whistleblower hotline services
• Workplace investigations
• Insider risk management
• Integrity advisory consulting
• Compliance training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Speak Up Hotline Programs: Externally managed whistleblower and ethics hotline programs provided on a subscription basis with unlimited reports and no hidden costs. Simple transparent pricing model.
2. Training Programs: Tailored training programs delivered in-person, virtual, or e-learning formats. Pricing varies by program type and duration. EOFY promotional offers available for bundled training packages.
3. Investigation & Forensic Services: Comprehensive workplace investigations conducted independently. Billed as professional services engagement, likely project-based.
4. Culture Services (Pulse & Shift): Culture Pulse (4-6 week diagnostic engagement) and Culture Shift (12-month sustained partnership) provided as professional services with fixed-fee pricing based on team size.
5. Advisory Services: Strategic advisory engagements including program reviews, policy development, fraud risk assessments, and board advisory services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Core Integrity is an integrity advisory firm that delivers practitioner-led professional services to corporate, government and professional sporting organisations across Australia. Core offerings include independently managed 24/7 Speak Up Hotlines with unlimited reports, comprehensive workplace investigations and forensic services, insider risk management programs, organisational culture diagnostics and transformation, strategic advisory engagements, and tailored training programs covering whistleblower obligations, fraud awareness, compliance and workplace investigation skills.

Product overview

Core Integrity is an integrity advisory firm offering a portfolio of interconnected services rather than a single unified software product. The core service lines include: Speak Up Hotlines (independent whistleblower and ethics hotlines with 24/7 multi-channel access and expert triage), Investigation & Forensic Services (comprehensive workplace investigations), Insider Risk Services (risk assessments and management programs), and Core Culture Services (with Culture Pulse as the diagnostic module and Culture Shift as the sustained 12-month transformation partnership). Advisory Services encompasses six specialised modules: Whistleblower Program Reviews, Investigation & Complaint Backlog Resolution, Investigation/Compliance Program Review, Policy & Framework Development, Fraud Risk Assessments, and Board & Executive Advisory. Training Programs includes five offerings: Whistleblower Training for Eligible Recipients, People Leaders, and WPOs/WIOs, plus Fraud Awareness Training, Compliance & Ethics Training, and Workplace Investigation Training. An EOFY promotional offer bundles Executive and Board Whistleblower Briefing sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Speak Up Hotlines Independently managed whistleblower and ethics hotline programs offering 24/7 availability via phone, web portal, email and mobile app with expert triage, trauma-informed practice, secure two-way communication with reporters (including anonymous), tailored triage and assessment workflows, and unlimited reports with no hidden costs. Designed for corporate, government and sporting organisations needing compliant speak-up channels.
• Investigation & Forensic Services Comprehensive independent workplace investigations conducted without conflicts or agenda, covering misconduct, harassment, fraud, bullying, policy breaches, whistleblower disclosures, executive matters, regulatory compliance and forensic digital analysis, following procedural fairness standards. For organisations needing independent investigation of complex or sensitive matters.
• Insider Risk Services Insider risk management programs comprising risk assessments, program development, monitoring and detection, incident response, training and policy and governance frameworks. Designed for organisations seeking to identify and mitigate insider threats proactively.
• Core Culture Services Culture assessment and transformation services combining a 4-6 week Culture Pulse diagnostic (psychological safety surveys, confidential 1:1 discussions, anonymous digital feedback and a formal Workplace Culture Review Report) with a 12-month Culture Shift sustained transformation partnership (ongoing support, executive coaching, quarterly team feedback and monthly reporting) to help organisations build psychologically safe, high-performing cultures and meet psychosocial risk obligations.
• Advisory Services Strategic integrity advisory engagements including independent whistleblower program reviews, investigation and complaint backlog resolution, investigation/compliance/enforcement program reviews, policy and framework development, fraud risk assessments and board and executive advisory services for senior leaders.
• Training Programs Practical training programs delivered in-person, virtually or via e-learning to embed integrity into organisations, with modules for eligible recipients (executive/board whistleblower briefings), people leaders (4-hour whistleblower training), whistleblower protection/investigation officers (2-hour specialist training), fraud awareness for all staff, compliance and ethics training, and workplace investigation training for HR and compliance teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% increase in report submissions for aged care provider after implementing Speak Up Program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Smart Cities Council (SCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Darren Murphy, CEO & Founder of Core Integrity, was appointed as inaugural Chief Integrity Officer at the Smart Cities Council. This partnership strengthens the relationship between Core Integrity and SCC, combining Core Integrity's expertise in integrity advisory with SCC's focus on helping organisations scale safely while embedding integrity at the heart of innovation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EQS Group: European-headquartered provider of integrity, compliance, and whistleblower hotline solutions (Integrity Line). Overlaps with Core Integrity's hotline, investigation, and advisory services for enterprise clients, including in Australia.
• Deloitte Forensic (Australia): Big Four forensic and integrity advisory practice serving ASX-listed and government clients in Australia. Directly competes for workplace investigation, fraud risk, and culture advisory mandates that Core Integrity pursues.
• NAVEX Global: Global leader in ethics and compliance software, including whistleblower hotline (NAVEX WhistleB), policy, and training. Competes directly with Core Integrity's Speak Up Hotline and training offerings, but at much larger scale and as a software-led platform.
• KPMG Forensic (Australia): Big Four advisory practice providing forensic investigations, fraud risk assessments, and integrity advisory across Australia. Overlaps with Core Integrity's Investigation & Forensic Services and Fraud Risk Assessment modules for enterprise clients.
• Convercent (now EQS): Ethics and compliance cloud platform offering helpline reporting, case management, and analytics; now part of EQS Group. Comparable to Core Integrity's hotline and investigation workflows but delivered as enterprise SaaS.

Direct peers

• Whistleblower Solutions (WBS): Specialist ethics and whistleblower hotline provider offering intake, case management, and training services. Comparable to Core Integrity's Speak Up Hotline, training, and whistleblower program review offerings.
• SpeakUp (People Intouch): Provides a SaaS-style whistleblower and integrity reporting platform used by multinationals, including Australian subsidiaries. Directly comparable to Core Integrity's hotline service, though more product-led and less practitioner-led.
• Stopline: Australian whistleblower disclosure and integrity service provider, including hotline management. Competes with Core Integrity for the same pool of ASX-listed and government clients in Australia.
• Your Call: Australia-based provider of independent whistleblower, ethics, and misconduct reporting services. Closest direct competitor to Core Integrity's Speak Up Hotline offering in the Australian market, serving similar enterprise and government clients.

Regional players

• The IQ Group: Australasian integrity, investigation, and workplace consulting firm providing hotline, investigation, and training services. Closely comparable to Core Integrity's service mix and customer base in Australia/NZ.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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