Social impact ideas sought to deliver purpose beyond profit
- Engagement open to strengthen Queensland's social impact sector.
- Issues paper now out for feedback to develop a Roadmap for Social Enterprise and Impact Investment.
- Sector supported by the $80 million Social Entrepreneurs Fund.
The Crisafulli Government is seeking feedback from Queensland social enterprises, investors, philanthropists, churches and community groups to further strengthen the social impact sector. The Strengthening Social Impact in Queensland issues paper will help drive the development of Queensland's Roadmap for Social Enterprise and Impact Investment.
Treasurer David Janetzki said more than 2,000 social enterprises already played a significant role in achieving inclusive employment, community benefits and sustainable outcomes across Queensland. "The work of social enterprises delivers life-changing outcomes for vulnerable, disadvantaged and forgotten Queenslanders," Treasurer Janetzki said. "We've established Queensland's first ever Office of Social Impact, which will help grow the State's social impact sector, driving stronger education, health and employment outcomes. "The release of the issues paper is an important step in the Government's collaboration with the for-purpose sector and social enterprises across the State." Treasurer Janetzki said the feedback will help drive the Government's roadmap for social enterprise and define the role of the landmark $80 million Social Entrepreneurs Fund to deliver profound outcomes for Queenslanders in need. "We want to hear from investors, community and faith groups, philanthropic organisations, the private sector, and social entrepreneurs," he said. "Feedback to the issues paper will build on the engagement we commenced earlier this year through the Social Impact Advisory Roundtable and Philanthropic Roundtable. "Those conversations provided clear insight into the experiences, challenges and innovative solutions already happening across the sector."
The Strengthening Social Impact in Queensland issues paper is available on the Queensland Treasury website.
