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New Member Benefits For QSEC Members
We’re excited to share that QSEC members will now have three new member benefits available, which they can opt-in to: 1. Free People and Planet First Verification for social enterprise members - which will renew annually alongside their QSEC membership. 2. Free Social...
Buying from a social enterprise in Queensland just got easier
Buying from a social enterprise in Queensland just got easier thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC), givvable, People and Planet First and Local Buy.
‘Business for Good’: Drinks & Networking Event Recap
The ‘Business for Good’ event held at Blaklash in Fortitude Valley attracted over 80 attendees representing various social enterprises, not-for-profits and B Corps.
Queensland Budget 2024-25
Miles Labor Government provides increased funding of $1.9 million to continue the Social Enterprise Jobs Fund and QSEC.
First Nations Women in Leadership Summit
QSEC is thrilled to again be supporting the 2nd First Nations Women in Leadership Summit. This inspiring event is being held in Meanjin/Brisbane on 7th and 8th May 2025.
Substation33
Substation33 is a social enterprise based in the Logan region that focuses on the reuse and recycling of electronic waste (e-waste) to create work opportunities.
Empowered Results for First Nations Women
Delivery of $2.7 million in funding through 28 partnerships with 23 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social enterprises.
Q-SEED continues in Townsville
Through a funding partnership between ArcBlue, CQUniversity and Smart Precincts NQ the Q-SEED program will continue in Townsville.
EveryBody eBikes
At EveryBody ebikes, the focus is more than just selling bikes but about providing practical, accessible and sustainable cycling solutions for everyone. From trikes and folding bikes with stabilisers to compact cargo and trekking bikes, they offer a wide range of options for riders of all needs and abilities.
Goodness Enterprises
QSEC had the opportunity to tour the Tivoli Drive-In with Pastor Fred Muys, observing the dynamic operations in progress there.
Business update with the Hon Lance McCallum MP
The ministerial conversation was facilitated by their CEO, Heidi Cooper, with over 230 registered businesses watching.
Fruit2Work
The not-for-profit social enterprise and registered charity provides meaningful employment for people impacted by the justice system.