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UQ Ventures Empower ProgramGrants

UQ Ventures Empower Program

December 17, 2025
This program aims to provide participants with educational workshops, mentoring, and a supportive community to…
Backing Female Founders ProgramOpportunities

Backing Female Founders Program

December 17, 2025
This program aims to provide a suite of initiatives to grow and scale Queensland innovation…
QSEC Regional HuddlesRegional QueenslandSector Events

QSEC Regional Huddles

December 17, 2025
Our Regional Huddles bring together social enterprises and the QSEC team to connect, collaborate, and…
QSEC Industry RoundtablesSector Events

QSEC Industry Roundtables

December 17, 2025
In February 2026, QSEC will launch an exciting series of quarterly Industry Roundtables, designed to…
2026 Digital TrendsAustralia WideSector News

2026 Digital Trends

December 15, 2025
Join this practical workshop to learn about the digital trends that may have the most…
End of Year EventSector Events

End of Year Event

December 1, 2025
Join QSEC and Social Impact Hub for a night of inspirational speakers, networking and end…
Social enterprise and impact investing roadmap 2025 – Queensland TreasuryQueenslandSector News

Social enterprise and impact investing roadmap 2025 – Queensland Treasury

November 19, 2025
Released by Queensland Treasury, the Social enterprise and impact investing roadmap 2025 – Strengthening impact,…
Impact Revenue Investments Program – Queensland TreasuryGrantsQueensland

Impact Revenue Investments Program – Queensland Treasury

October 29, 2025
The Impact Revenue Investments program is an innovative Queensland Government initiative supporting social enterprises to…
Creative AustraliaGrants

Creative Australia

August 19, 2025
This program funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and…
Social Enterprise Capability Building GrantsGrants

Social Enterprise Capability Building Grants

August 19, 2025
This program provides funding to social enterprises to help them become more efficient and effective…
The Scanlon FoundationGrants

The Scanlon Foundation

August 19, 2025
The Scanlon Foundation provides support to organisations working to improve Australia’s social cohesion in areas…
Queensland Government – Community Road Safety GrantsGrantsNot-for-Profit

Queensland Government – Community Road Safety Grants

August 19, 2025
The Department of Transport and Main Roads provides funding for not-for-profit community organisations to deliver…
Kickstarter ChallengeGrantsQueensland

Kickstarter Challenge

July 30, 2025
The Kickstarter Challenge is here to fuel your ambition and provide the launchpad you need…
Female Founders Investment ReadinessAustralia WideOpportunities

Female Founders Investment Readiness

July 29, 2025
Capability program supporting innovative women-led startups to gain the skills and resources to be investment…
Social Enterprise Capability Building GrantsAustralia WideGrants

Social Enterprise Capability Building Grants

June 17, 2025
This program provides funding to social enterprises to help them become more efficient and effective…
Social Change FellowshipAustralia WideOpportunities

Social Change Fellowship

June 11, 2025
The Westpac Social Change Fellowship is an incredible opportunity for social entrepreneurs to spend time…
Tourism Business Digital Adaption Program QLDGrantsQueensland

Tourism Business Digital Adaption Program QLD

April 23, 2025
This program provides QLD tourism businesses with a rebate and free support to help them…
CleanCo Community Futures FundGrantsRegional Queensland

CleanCo Community Futures Fund

April 10, 2025
CleanCo Queensland Community Futures Fund is now open for businesses in selected regions to deliver…
TAFE Micro-credential coursesOpportunities

TAFE Micro-credential courses

April 10, 2025
TAFE's mini-credential courses offer flexible, skill-focused learning opportunities designed to enhance professional development and provide…
New Member Benefits For QSEC MembersEditorial FeatureSector News

New Member Benefits For QSEC Members

March 31, 2025
We’re excited to share that QSEC members will now have three new member benefits available,…
First Nations Business Acceleration ProgramGrantsQueensland

First Nations Business Acceleration Program

February 26, 2025
Program is to help First Nations businesses access capital and improve investment readiness, with a…
Catalysing Impact GrantsAustralia WideGrants

Catalysing Impact Grants

February 5, 2025
Catalysing Impact empowers impact enterprises and purpose-driven businesses with solutions that help to address climate…
First Nations Women in Leadership SummitOpportunitiesSector EventsSector News

First Nations Women in Leadership Summit

February 4, 2025
QSEC is thrilled to again be supporting the 2nd First Nations Women in Leadership Summit.…
EveryBody eBikesEditorial Feature

EveryBody eBikes

October 22, 2024
At EveryBody ebikes, the focus is more than just selling bikes but about providing practical,…
Mentoring for GrowthOpportunities

Mentoring for Growth

October 2, 2024
Register your interest for the Business Queensland Mentoring for Growth Program (M4G), or volunteer to…
How To Write a Great Grant Submission – Women in Business EditionOpportunities

How To Write a Great Grant Submission – Women in Business Edition

October 1, 2024
If you are thinking of or in the process of applying for the 2024 Lord…
Same Sky Different Clouds: Digital Skills for LifeOpportunities

Same Sky Different Clouds: Digital Skills for Life

October 1, 2024
Concinnity offers digital literacy classes will enhance your everyday tech skills with face-to-face workshops, interactive…
Buying from a social enterprise in Queensland just got easierMedia ReleaseSector News

Buying from a social enterprise in Queensland just got easier

August 15, 2024
Buying from a social enterprise in Queensland just got easier thanks to a groundbreaking partnership…
Substation33Sector News

Substation33

August 7, 2024
Substation33 is a social enterprise based in the Logan region that focuses on the reuse…
Goodness EnterprisesEditorial Feature

Goodness Enterprises

July 30, 2024
QSEC had the opportunity to tour the Tivoli Drive-In with Pastor Fred Muys, observing the…
‘Business for Good’: Drinks & Networking Event RecapSector News

‘Business for Good’: Drinks & Networking Event Recap

July 17, 2024
The 'Business for Good' event held at Blaklash in Fortitude Valley attracted over 80 attendees…
Empowered Results for First Nations WomenSector News

Empowered Results for First Nations Women

July 15, 2024
Delivery of $2.7 million in funding through 28 partnerships with 23 Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
Rural Social Enterprise ManifestoOpportunities

Rural Social Enterprise Manifesto

July 9, 2024
A coalition of organisations, stewarded by Social Enterprise World Forum and the Australian Centre for…
Business update with the Hon Lance McCallum MPSector News

Business update with the Hon Lance McCallum MP

July 9, 2024
The ministerial conversation was facilitated by their CEO, Heidi Cooper, with over 230 registered businesses…
Free SXSW badges for social enterprise sectorOpportunities

Free SXSW badges for social enterprise sector

July 3, 2024
Social Enterprise Australia are once again joining forces with South by Southwest Sydney to distribute…
Queensland Budget 2024-25Sector News

Queensland Budget 2024-25

June 11, 2024
Miles Labor Government provides increased funding of $1.9 million to continue the Social Enterprise Jobs…
Q-SEED continues in TownsvilleSector News

Q-SEED continues in Townsville

June 11, 2024
Through a funding partnership between ArcBlue, CQUniversity and Smart Precincts NQ the Q-SEED program will…
Small Business Short CoursesOpportunities

Small Business Short Courses

June 7, 2024
Back to Work has a range of free, self-paced courses with TAFE Queensland to provide…
Business Wellness PackageOpportunities

Business Wellness Package

June 7, 2024
This small business package provides mental health support providing tailored, one-on-one services to help them…
First Australians CapitalOpportunities

First Australians Capital

June 7, 2024
First Australians Capital supports Indigenous enterprises to grow their businesses through access to finance, networks…
Back to Work ProgramOpportunities

Back to Work Program

June 7, 2024
Back to Work Support Payments of up to $15,000 are available to employers who hire…
Employer Advisory ServiceOpportunities

Employer Advisory Service

June 7, 2024
The Fair Work Ombudsman provides the Employer Advisory Service. Receive free tailored advice about pay…
Disability & Work ParticipationOpportunities

Disability & Work Participation

June 7, 2024
Are you keen to see inclusive workplaces for people with disability? QUT University are seeking…
Circular EconomyResources

Circular Economy

June 7, 2024
Underpinned by a transition to renewable energy sources, the circular model builds economic, natural, and…
Sustainable Development GoalsResources

Sustainable Development Goals

June 7, 2024
Sustainable Development Goals are a call for action by all countries - developed and developing…
Integrated Social EnterpriseResources

Integrated Social Enterprise

June 7, 2024
A work-integrated or jobs-focused social enterprise focuses on creating meaningful employment for disadvantaged Australians.
First Nations Training StrategyResources

First Nations Training Strategy

June 7, 2024
Resources to assist employers create culturally safe workplaces for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Accessible Events GuideResources

Accessible Events Guide

June 7, 2024
In partnership with the Queenslanders with Disability Network, this suite of resources aid in accessible…
QLD Skills Strategy 2024 – 2028Resources

QLD Skills Strategy 2024 – 2028

June 7, 2024
The Queensland Skills Strategy is Queensland’s five-year plan to further strengthen the state’s training.
Fruit2WorkEditorial Feature

Fruit2Work

June 7, 2024
The not-for-profit social enterprise and registered charity provides meaningful employment for people impacted by the…
Empathy FirstFast Five Spotlight

Empathy First

June 7, 2024
Empathy First addresses disconnection at work, home and in the community by teaching us to…
Youngster.coFast Five Spotlight

Youngster.co

June 7, 2024
Youngster.co are individuals working hard to bring tech-savvy youngsters and experienced older people together.
Baby First Aid QLDFast Five Spotlight

Baby First Aid QLD

June 7, 2024
Baby First Aid QLD is a mission to ensure caregivers have access to skills in…
She MapsFast Five Spotlight

She Maps

June 7, 2024
She Maps encourages a diversity of people and ideas in the Science, Technology, Engineering and…
Mentoring for Growth DaySector Events

Mentoring for Growth Day

June 6, 2024
Register for a 45-minute mentoring session to help you find the right person to talk…
QLD Small Business StrategySector News

QLD Small Business Strategy

June 6, 2024
$250M Queensland Small Business Strategy highlights the value of Social Enterprise in growing diversity in…
Canberra CallingSector News

Canberra Calling

May 1, 2024
QSEC CEO, Adele Laughton, along with state, territory and national social enterprise peaks met with…
Compliance MattersSector Resources

Compliance Matters

May 1, 2024
Read the Queensland Governments Procurement Compliance Branch newsletter for buyers, suppliers and stakeholders.
Winners are GrinnersSector News

Winners are Grinners

April 23, 2024
TradeMutt cofounder Edward Ross has received the 2024 Queensland Young Achiever of the Year award.
Future Reforms WorkshopSector News

Future Reforms Workshop

April 22, 2024
How social enterprise and employment services can scale job opportunities.
Founders Shine at IWDSector News

Founders Shine at IWD

March 8, 2024
Energy in the room for International Women’s Day 2024.
Jenna joins QSECSector News

Jenna joins QSEC

February 1, 2024
Jenna has a background with member-led organisations.
Brisbane Olympics AdvisorySector News

Brisbane Olympics Advisory

November 20, 2023
Providing advice on Procurement Strategy implementation.

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