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September is here and so is the Social Enterprise World Forum!

CEO Elise Parups was on hand this week at the launch of the Queensland Government’s new Workforce Strategy: Good People Good Jobs released at Parliament House. We were delighted to see the commitment to the Social Enterprise Jobs Fund (SEJF) in the next three year implementation plan and Toowoomba-based social enterprise, The Mulberry Project featured at the launch.

We have also participated recently in representations with CCIQ, Advance Qld, the Department of Environment and Science, textiles and circular economy roundtables, manufacturing, local government presentations, procurement panels, agricultural and major infrastructure project discussions. We just LOVE that Queensland social enterprises are making waves across every industry and sector!

Read the Media release

Pictured above: Di Farmer MP, Louise Noble (The Mulberry Project) and Elise Parups (QSEC)
Don’t miss the last of our Regen Brisbane sessions Our Economy this Friday. Please join us in person on online!

With only a few sleeps to go until the Social Enterprise World Forum, we hope you have booked your tickets and look forward to seeing you there!

Social Enterprise News

SEWF Announce their program
Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) is coming to Brisbane THIS MONTH!! Whether you’re thinking about starting a social enterprise, you’ve been running one for decades, or you’re an advocate for the sector, this is your last chance to join this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in person or online.

Congratulations Australian Spatial Analytics for changing the game in 2022 through their award-winning #socialprocurement partnership with Ventia. Together, they’re leading #Business4Good in supporting the training and employment of neurodiverse people. Keep an eye out for the full story in coming weeks.

QSEC Members Sobah and Good Beer Co Collaborate on new beer

SOBAHGOOD
Beer Doing Good For The Reef.

Sobah and The Good Beer Co, have joined forces to create a delicious new limited-edition Tropical Lager Coral’ation (TLC) non-alcoholic craft beer: to quench your thirst and champion First Nations custodianship of the Great Barrier Reef at the same time.

White Box Enterprises offer FREE program for North Queensland Business Owners

White Box Enterprises are running a free 12 week capacity building program for jobs-focused social enterprises in Far North Queensland.
LAST Chance - Applications Close This Friday 2nd September at 5pm

SEWF Youth Forum
The Australian Social Enterprise Youth Forum in association with SEWF 2022, invites young leaders from around the world to amplify their impact through social enterprise. Promising world-class content and career-changing networking, this event invites you to learn from and be inspired by others working to make the world a better place. QSEC Members, please check forums for discount code

iActivate - CQUniversity’s short course for developing a social enterprise starts 2nd September
Legal Help - Starting a Social Enterprise by Justice Connect
Using Design Thinking to Create Place-Based Social Change with Hand Heart Pocket and QUT
Minds and Hearts - Leading on the Spectrum: Life from a Different Perspective
NSW Readers - Don't miss the opportunity to take the Roadtrip to SEWF

We love Socents!

The Fig Tree Gift Shop
The Fig Tree gift shop sells fair trade products that are helping improve the lives of women and girls by providing regular dignified work and paying fair wages.
In addition, for each product purchased in our shop, online or at markets, they donate 50% profits to The Fig Tree Children who are providing opportunities for underprivileged children in Sierra Leone. By purchasing one of these beautiful and handmade gifts, you will be supporting people in the world who need a hand-up at the same time!

Upcoming Social Enterprise Events

Beyond 2032 Workshop Events
One more event!
Location: Hybrid (Brisbane Business Hub + Online) Price: FREE
2 September : 10.00 am to 2.00 pm - OUR ECONOMY

Changemaker Tuesday - Micro Social Enterprises
Date: 6th September 2022
Time: 12.30 pm - 2.00pm
Location: Online
Price FREE

Social enterprise and co-creating the future of inclusive employment
Date: 7th September 2022
Time: 10.00 pm - 11.30am
Location: Online
Price FREE

Social Enterprise Workshop | Mackay

Date: 8th September 2022
Time: 8.30 am - 4.00pm
Location: Split Spaces, Mackay
Price $20+BF

Social Enterprise Workshop | Gladstone

Date: 16th September 2022
Time: 8.30 am - 4.00pm
Location: Gladstone Business Centre
Price $20+BF

Social Enterprise World Forum

Social Enterprise Tours 26 September
Youth Forum 27 September
Academic Symposium 27 September
SEWF22 28-29 September
Rural Gathering 2-5 October

Good North SEWF Party
Date : 27th September 2022
Time : 6.00pm 'till late
Location : Stone + Wood Brewery, Brisbane
Price : $25 + BF

Social Enterprise Workshop Rockhampton

Date: 7th October 2022
Time: 8.30 am - 4.00pm
Location: Rockhampton
Price $20+BF

Social Enterprise Workshop Agnes Water

Date: 28th October 2022
Time: 9.00 am - 3.00pm
Location: Digital Playhouse Foundation Ltd, Agnes Water
Price $20+BF

Other Member Events

Youth Reset - Reset + Relax, Online, 5 Events starting 14th September
Change Agent Academy - Conversations for Now, Online - 7th September
Sweet Peanuts - CardiGras Fundraiser, Bray Park - 15th October
Myoni - Ladies who long lunch - 28th October

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Welcome new members!

We're excited to welcome the following new Social Enterprise members to QSEC.

Make My Shave l Australian Urban Growers l Little Phil
AusCongo Network Incorporated l Assistance Paws l Hurricane Stars Wellness Hub
Games of the People l Bushcare Solutions l Mind Flow Grow l ReNew Design
Strive Lane l Just Advisory Services

A second welcome to the associate members that joined our community this month also.

Little Phil is a social enterprise SaaS (Software as a Service) and provides a platform to fundraise for nonprofits and social enterprises. We also deliver innovative products that engage corporate and government partners and connect everyone making an impact into a cohesive ecosystem.

Strive Lane are developing young leaders by teaching young people how to develop their character, their emotional and social intelligence helps young people lead themselves well to earn the right to lead others. Profits from their social enterprise support community projects which raise money and awareness for youth homelessness, youth mental health illnesses and the lack of quality education for youth.

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Join QSEC today!

Join QSEC to support the Queensland Social Enterprise community and to have a voice about the future development of the sector. In addition to a raft of benefits including community forums and visibility in our Member Directory, our monthly member newsletter is filled with sector events, opportunities and resources to help you grow your business and your impact.

Both social enterprises and those who support social enterprise are welcome to join. Annual fees range from $55 per year to $330 per year.

Join QSEC now

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