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Another massive edition of our member newsletter. Make sure you read all the way to the end!
Got an event or news or stories that you'd love our networks to know about? Email me at leanne@qsec.org.au
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Please activate your listing on the new Digital Platform!
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We are busily getting everyone's profiles ready for the launch of the new Digital Platform.
To be included, be sure to renew your membership now (on the current system) and complete your NEW profile using the email that will hit your inbox YESTERDAY. Click here to watch the explainer webinar.
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**PLEASE NOTE:
Your new profile will say LAPSED until you complete your profile information. Please disregard this status - your renewal date should be correct in your profile. Once your profile information is updated, your listing will change to ACTIVE on the new site. Please don't worry about anything to do with renewal / lapse / payments on this new system just yet.
Our new QSEC Digital Platform will GO LIVE after the AGM. Make sure your business is included in the new directories by renewing your membership and completing your new profile.
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Register now for the QSEC AGM!
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The QSEC Annual General Meeting will be held at the Brisbane Business Hub (Level 2 155 Queen St Brisbane) and online.
Wed 9 December 2020 - 6pm - 9pm
Register now
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QSEC Board of Directors nominations are in! Thank you to everyone who applied. We received 6 social enterprise and 3 associate member applicants. Voting ballots will hit email inboxes on 25th November!
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Is your impact business ready to scale or looking for new opportunities?
You are invited to a FREE 2-day business-reset program. These sessions are especially designed to help Impact-led and social enterprises in Far North QLD, Darling Downs and Central and Western Qld to help reset after COVID restrictions and prepare for “Unite and Recover” projects.
At the workshops you will:
- Undertake a business canvas to help assess the changes in your operations
- Get assistance to address changes to your impact measurement, theory of change
- Understand the business of social procurement and tips and tricks to writing winning tenders
| Let’s put regional social enterprises and impact led business on the local economic map! |
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TWO ACTION PACKED DAYS in THREE REGIONAL AREAS!
Dates:
FNQ: 23 & 24 November Register now
Darling Downs: 26 & 27 November Register now
Central QLD: 2 & 3 December Register now
Time: 8:30 for a 9am start to 4pm |
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Check out the new Social Enterprise Marketplace on Instagram!
Do you sell cool gifts you'd like to advertise for Christmas? Please contact online@qsec.org.au and get found!!
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Watch your amazing stories!
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Watch all the amazing videos created in the Storytelling for Impact course with our partners Digital Storytellers and Greenfox Studio on our YouTube Channel Playlist.
Watch now!
While you're there, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR QSEC MEMBERS
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There are still Qld Government Adaption Grants available for the regions - Check the criteria and be sure not to miss out.
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The RISE Program
An initiative to leverage the skills of corporate Australia to help social enterprises affected by COVID-19.
Is your social enterprise feeling the impacts of COVID-19?
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QSEC is now an official partner of Mentoring for Growth (M4G)
M4G is a free program which helps you to engage with experienced business mentors. M4G offers insights, options and suggestions relating to challenges and opportunities that you may be facing in your business.
A wonderful opportunity is available with M4G to help support new social enterprises as a MENTOR. Be sure you choose social enterprise as your area of specialty.
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REGISTER YOUR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE to engage with experienced business mentors. You can request an experienced social enterprise mentors who volunteer their time to help business owners and build stronger small businesses across Queensland.
Phone 1300 654 687 or email m4g@desbt.qld.gov.au for more information.
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Social Enterprise at the Brisbane Business Hub
EXCLUSIVE TO QSEC MEMBERS
Brisbane Business Hub has been developed to help the local business community recover from the economic impact of COVID-19. It’s a physical and digital space for businesses in Brisbane to find advice and learn the skills to sustain and grow their business – across all industries. Visit the Hub in-person at Level 2, 155 Queen Street, Brisbane City, or explore our virtual Hub – right here, 24/7.
QSEC Members are able to take advantage of 50% discount on all space hire at the Hub. Come and join our growing movement for change. Regional members can also contact elise@qsec.org.au to arrange a drop-in when you are in Brisbane City!
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This program is creating more pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Indigenous) people to have increased participation in Queensland’s economy.
It is an opportunity for you, as an Indigenous business person, to work with experienced Indigenous trainers and other businesses, from your greater community, to consolidate your business skills and explore new opportunities for innovation and business change.
The One Business program is available to all Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders who are innovators, entrepreneurs and/or own a micro to small and medium sized business.
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QUT announced that in 2021 they will be offering a new accredited course called “Social Enterprises”.
BSB130 is a 12 week course delivered at QUT face to face or online via Zoom. The course is very practical and challenges students to use critical thinking and planning skills to find social business solutions to real world issues. Students are supported to learn the process of developing a social business plan using Human Centred Design and reflective practice. The course covers how evaluation of financial and social performance can be communicated to stakeholders.
If you are interested in learning more about this course please see HERE or contact ACPNS at acpns@qut.edu.au
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CQUniversity and impact-led business Impact Boom are collaborating to offer iActivate – a self-paced, ultra-flexible and affordable online short course, to guide aspiring and early-stage social entrepreneurs from idea to impact.
Build your skills, reputation and reach in the social enterprise sector, and enrol in iActivate now. |
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Social Startup Studio at Swinburne Uni have created an amazing set of resources for startup social enterprises. The Social Enterprise Fundamentals are a set of workshops and resources that provide the ‘nuts and bolts’ of social enterprise. They have been designed to provide the information needed before starting a social enterprise – and they are free to access!
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(This was this morning but worth contact Dr Malhotra to ask if a recording is available)
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Innovate Queensland Virtual Money Magnet Workshop for businesses in the Moreton Bay region is on 19th of November 2020 from 1pm - 3:30pm.
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SME Masterclass by CCIQ
19 November 5.30pm
Level 2, 155 Queen Street
Register now |
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Check out some of the sessions coming up!
Towards identity equity
Wednesday 18 November 2020 @ noon AEDT
Our New Energy Future
Wednesday 2 December 2020 @ noon AEDT
Circular Economy – Waste as a Resource in the built environment
Thursday 3 December 2020 @ noon AEDT
Future of Place – Towards more liveable cities
Tuesday 8 December 2020 @ 9:00am | Sydney Startup Hub
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How to Win Government Contracts by CCIQ -
25 November 5.30pm
Level 2, 155 Queen Street
Register now |
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Running from 25-26 November 2020, AWRE are bringing the waste, recycling and resource recovery sector a jam-packed and free-to-attend online event. Tune in to gain access to hours of content, keynote sessions and product launches, all supported by live chat and Q&A opportunities.
Hear from 20+ industry professionals across 10 sessions through our online speaker program, and discover the latest solutions in waste and recycling with our online exhibition and solution showcases.
More than just an online event, AWRE is your opportunity to continue to do business safely and re-connect with the industry, no matter where you are in the world.
More Info
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Social Enterprise Schools is a practical, student-led experience that develops citizenship and enterprise capabilities. It brings students, teachers, local entrepreneurs and community leaders together to develop skills, build confidence and make a positive social impact.
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Good Hustle is for people who want to stand up, turn their vision into a reality and help build a better world.
Join us for this online program to help you create your enterprise for impact. Over 10 weeks, the Good Hustle online program gives you the lessons, tools and cohort of likeminded changemakers to design, build and launch your business. Our next course starts on October 5th.
Created by StartSomeGood.
Register now
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SHARE YOUR EVENTS WITH US!!!
Let us Celebrate You!!
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OPEN FOR BUSINESS!!!
It is exciting to see so many of our social enterprises coming connecting and engaging, holding events and opening their businesses. Let’s celebrate this moment. We want to celebrate our members and get the word out there!
Please take a moment to send us your event pics and links… so we can share it for you!
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Have you heard about World's Biggest Garage Sale's #Onesecond campaign? #OneSecond is inviting everyone to pause for one second and consider purchasing one secondhand gift this Christmas. Make sure you check out their website and pledge now!
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Circular Economy Futures - Transformation Through Empowerment
FREE ONLINE
Wednesday, 18 November 2020
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm AEST
More Info
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Thursday19 November 9.30am - 4.00pm
Community Services Industry Alliance
129 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba QLD 4102,
This forum will provide you with an an opportunity to engage in discussions with people with disability and businesses to create positive and innovative solutions for increasing employment opportunities.
It will explore how people with disability add value to the workplace through being productive members of teams and adding to the diverse workplace culture.
Register now
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Date: Wed 25th November 2020
Time: 12 noon (AEST)
Are you ready to scale your social impact and grow your business?
We invite you to join us in this webinar where we will unpack:
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Wed 25th Nov 2020, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm AEST
The purpose of this event is to inspire, uplift and activate the impact driven business community. In person event!
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CQUni Social InnovationSocial Enterprise Workshop Series: Launch and 101 WorkshopEvent description
Do you run a social enterprise? Would you like to start one? Do you want to support the development of social enterprise in the Central Highlands?
Register now for our free launch and workshop on November 25th at CQUni Room 1.20, Capricorn Highway, Emerald QLD 4720
- Wednesday 25th November 10am to 11am Launch - hear from guest speakers, learn more about the social enterprise project, find out how to get involved, and connect with people from across Central Queensland.
2. Wednesday 25th November 12pm to 3pm Social Enterprise 101 workshop - learn the fundamentals of social enterprise, help map opportunities in the region, be part of the future of social enterprise in Central Queensland.
Register now
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FREE COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE | How to energise your team at the end of a long year of change and disruption, 26 November 9am.
Ruth is going to share 8 proven and tested activities you can use to help you improve team wellbeing and good workplace culture.
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Every Monday at noon (QLD Time).
Calling all students, staff, alumni and future entrepreneurs! Learn all the tips and tricks to master your public speaking and communication skills with Pitchmasters.
Next online event this Monday. What’re you waiting for?
Register now |
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MORE NEWS, RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES
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Are you an innovator impacting our world for the better? Whether you’re addressing skills development, sustainability or accessibility, we’re passionate about supporting your social venture with technology, connections and community to help your team thrive.
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The Australian Small Business Awards (ASBA) are on a mission to find The Australian Small Business of the Year.
NOMINATE OR VOTE NOW
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You’re here because you care. You’ve got an idea that could help people, pets, plants, society – an idea that could make the way we live, better. If only someone would give you a break, see your vision, and back it.
Welcome to Sponsordea Brisbane, a grants and mentoring program to help you, help others.
Learn more
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WAFF created the Youth To The Front Fund (YTTFF) to support and fund under 30-year-old youth activists, youth-led organisations, projects, innovations and creative solutions that are at the forefront of fighting systemic racism, inequality, inequity and injustice around the world. Applications close 30 November 2020.
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StartupXs has launched “ChangeMakers Seed Grant Opportunity 2021” for startups and social enterprises who want to change their community with their innovative business ideas. This year also the ChangeMakers Seed Grant Opportunity 2021 is about identifying and promoting the best early-stage business idea of innovators, startups, and social enterprises. Learn more
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Is your organisation in need of funds for a Community project? The Foundation facilitates a wide range of grants for eligible charities and not-for-profit organisations in Australia. Learn more
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Calling all social and commercial enterprises, nonprofits and NGOs with innovative solutions that create value and address packaging and waste challenges. Click below on “Add Your Idea” to kickstart your changemaker journey and apply for the Creating Shared Value Prize. Learn more
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The internationally recognised SIMNA Awards celebrate the work of Australia's social impact measurement trailblazers, innovators, best collaborators and most effective funders and recognise those organisations and initiatives achieving the best possible outcomes for all Australians, our communities and our environment. Closes 2nd December - Register today! |
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What is the impact program?
Put simply, it’s a program that supports you to do more with your brand and marketing. Mezzanine.co have built a model for delivering strategic, thoughtful and high-quality work in a way that enables you to invest more into what matters most – your impact. Learn more
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To serve the greater goal of affecting change and achieving results we must measure what we do. This has been a key driver for businesses for decades. Social impact is no different, to understand whether we affect positive change in our drive to have social impact we must place the same methodology, applying metrics to what we are striving to achieve.
By applying measurements of impact we are able to define the impact we want to achieve, stay true to our impact goals, help to build integrity and trust and ultimately create measurable value. Simon Doble
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