Welcome to the Home of Social Enterprise in Queensland.

• Has a social mission embedded in the DNA of the business to directly address social, cultural and environmental needs; rather than indirectly through socially responsible business practices such as corporate philanthropy, equitable wages and environmentally friendly operations.
  
• Is an enterprise deriving a majority of their revenue through trade of socially and environmentally sustainable products and/or services; rather than through grants, donations or gifts.
  
• Invests the majority of expenditure and/or profit to fulfil their mission.

Explore our fantastic Queensland social enterprises in the Directory.

Find out what's happening in social enterprise in your Region.

Join and support our powerful network of Social Entrepreneurs.

Discover Social Enterprise - watch our members share their impact at QSEC Stories.

Congratulations on thinking about starting a social enterprise!

"Social enterprises take a long time to get going. You should expect the research and development process to take at least six to twelve months before you come close to starting your social enterprise. It will probably take another three or four years before your social enterprise covers its own costs." (Social Ventures)

But don't worry! We have pulled together some fantastic videos and resources to help get you started on your journey to social entrepreneurship.

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Empowering Impact

QSEC is a professional membership organisation that exists to support a vibrant, innovative and capable social enterprise sector in Queensland that is sufficiently resourced to achieve high social, cultural and environmental impact.

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