Join QSEC and be part of Queensland’s rapidly growing sector of purpose-led enterprises driving meaningful social and environmental impact across the state.
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.
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
‘People and Planet First’ Verified Member Benefits
All of the above plus….
- People and Planet First Verification fee is now included in Social Enterprise memberships (valued at $130)
- Social Enterprise members have their logo, business profile and impact areas featured in our Verified Social Enterprise Directory and included in our Verified Social Enterprise list sent monthly to corporates, Government and social procurement specialists (People and Planet First verified members only)
- QSEC Social Enterprise members (verified only) are visible in all 77 Local Government Areas (LGAs) for local council purchasing and procurement opportunities
Membership Types
Understanding where you're at on your social enterprise journey
Industry
A social enterprise is a business that puts people and planet first.
They trade like any other business but exist specifically to make the world a better place. The business will have a social and/or environmental mission embedded in its DNA; derive a majority of its revenue through trade rather than through grants, donations or gifts, and; reinvest a substantial portion of profit and resources back into their impact model.
Associate
Associate members are not social enterprises.
They are often businesses on the journey of becoming a social enterprise or a business, individual, government or industry body that supports or is involved in the social impact sector and wants to stay updated and included in sector discussions and events. Associate members can also include charities, not-for-profits and philanthropic foundations that do not trade goods or services but exist to make the world a better place.
Youth
A Youth Member is a social entrepreneur, social enterprise, associate or sole trader with a founder(s) under the age of 21 years.
Youth Social Enterprise members receive the same membership benefits as the equivalent tier of social enterprise or associate membership. Tailored mentoring and support programs for this membership tier exist to foster a sustainable and thriving business for a good ecosystem.
Membership Fees
QSEC membership fees are scaled based on your organisation’s annual turnover.
Start-Up
$ 150
per year- For businesses with turnover less than $150,000 per annum
Scale-Up
$ 250
per year- Turnover between $150,000 and $2 million per annum
Tier 1
$ 350
per year- Turnover between $2 million & $5 million per annum
Tier 2
$ 500
per year- Turnover between $5 million & $10 million per annum
Tier 3
$ 750
per year- Turnover of more than $10 million per annum
For ‘Industry’ social enterprises, your annual fee includes:
- The cost of your verification if you have not yet applied for verification.
- The cost of your verification extension or renewal if you are already verified.
All prices exclude GST.
