Adele Laughton

The Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC) is the peak body for Social Enterprise and purpose-led business in Queensland. We represent, support and advocate for the interests of social enterprises and social entrepreneurs to drive high social, cultural and environmental impact. QSEC is an incorporated Association and represents ordinary and associate members. It has a democratically elected management committee. The Queensland Social Enterprise Council exists in order to: - Promote social enterprise - Provide a forum for discussion between social enterprises - Carry out research into social enterprise - Publish and speak on social enterprise - Encourage the development of mechanisms such as social procurement and social enterprises funding for the advancement of social enterprise - Advocate with governments, private sector and the charitable sector to facilitate development of social enterprise - Liaise with other bodies interested in the development of social enterprise