Join QSEC and be part of Queensland’s rapidly growing sector of social enterprises and purpose-led businesses driving social and environmental impact for Queensland communities.
As a member, you’ll unlock exclusive opportunities, ranging from early access to grants and procurement opportunities, access to customised training and sector-specific support, as well as connections to specialised business services aimed at supporting you at every stage of business.
You’ll also connect with a dynamic network of changemakers through events, workshops, and peer learning.
QSEC is your voice at every level of government, advocating for policy that supports and recognises the impact of social enterprise across the state.
Membership Types
There are three ways to get involved
Social Enterprise
A social enterprise is a business that puts people and planet first.
At its core, it has:
1. a social and/or environmental mission embedded in its DNA;
2. derives the majority of its revenue through trade rather than through grants, donations or gifts, and;
3. reinvests a substantial portion of its resources and efforts back into its impact model.
Associate
Associate members include organisations and individuals committed to social impact
These members can be: 1. businesses on the journey of becoming a social enterprise; 2. charities and not-for-profits that do not trade goods or services but exist to make the world a better place, and; 3. a business, foundation, individual, government, or industry body that supports or is involved in the social impact sector.
Youth
A social entrepreneur or enterprise with a founder under the age of 21 years.
Youth members receive the same membership benefits as the equivalent tier of social enterprise or associate membership. Youth Social Enterprise Members also receive tailored support, including mentoring, youth-specific events and access to programs suitable for the stage of business and age of founder.
Membership Fees
QSEC membership fees are scaled based on your organisation’s annual turnover.
Start-up
$ 75 – 150
per yearEarly Stage – $75
A business with a turnover of less than 150K per year
Start-up – $150
A business with a turnover between $150K – $500K per year
Scale-up
$ 250 - 375
per yearGrowth- $250
A business with a turnover between $500K – $2M per year
Scale-up – $375
A business with a turnover between $2M – $5M per year
Established
$ 500 - 750
per yearTier 1 – $500
A business with a turnover between $5M – $15M per year
Tier 2 – $750
A business with a turnover exceeding $15M per year
Individual & Youth
$ 0 - 50
per yearIndividual – $50
A supporter of the social enterprise sector
Youth – FREE
An Individual or Founder under the age of 21 years
Membership Benefits
What's included in your membership
Member Benefits
- Be a part of a large community of social enterprises, entrepreneurs and and impact businesses
- Advocacy for our members’ interests with the State and Local Government on funding, procurement and policy
- Logo and business profile in our online Member Directory (most searched page on our website)
- Access to the QSEC member-only portal including current grant opportunities, exclusive discounts and the QSEC Learning Centre
- An annual 1:1 business check-in with QSEC executive team so we can understand your business better and assist with introductions and support
- Free ticket to QSEC events and discounted tickets to industry events, trade shows and conferences
- Opportunities to attend QSEC industry roundtables to discuss your business and the broader sector to better inform our advocacy efforts
- Free webinars for capacity building and learnings
- A digital badge for your website to acknowledge your QSEC membership
- Access to mentoring and support networks within the social enterprise sector and the broader business community
