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Queensland Inclusive Social Enterprises Project
 The Queensland Government's Department of Communities' Queensland Inclusive Social Enterprises project is managed by SVA and provides funding for the development of social enterprises until June 2011.
The Queensland Inclusive Social Enterprise (QISE) project is designed to support the development of Queensland based social enterprises that are focused on employing people who have been long-term unemployed due to mental health issues.
Social enterprises that are supported are expected to be sustainable and self-sufficient by the end of the investment and support period.
Who is the program for?
The QISE project will support social enterprises at different stages of growth. Existing social enterprises that have evidence of creating sustainable employment, as well as enterprises in the start-up phase, are eligible to apply.
Answer the following questions to assess whether your organisation meets the initial criteria for support and investment:
- Is your social enterprise based in Queensland?
- Does your social enterprise sell (or intend to sell) a product or service?
- Can you provide evidence of intention, capacity and methodology of employing people with mental health issues in real work for real pay?
- Is your social enterprise a not-for-personal profit entity such that no profits are distributed to individuals but are re-invested back into the social enterprise?
- Can your organisation demonstrate a long-term commitment to developing a social enterprise?
If you answered “YES” to all of the above questions, you will be eligible to apply.
Next steps
If you meet the above criteria and would like to apply for assistance, please click here.
Please email qise@socialventures.com.au or contact Susan Black on 07 3020 7457 if you have any questions regarding the project.
Supported Social Enterprises
The following social enterprises are being supported as part of the QISE Project:
- Sandgate Economic Enterprise Development (SEED)
- Mu’ooz Eritrean Restaurant and Catering
 www.muooz.com.au - Nundah Community Enterprise Co-operative
www.ncec.com.au
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