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CEQ is a remote retailer.
CEQ is more than essential.
CEQ is not-for-profit.
CEQ is a significant Indigenous employer.
CEQ is caring, every day, always.

Community Enterprise Queensland

Community Enterprise Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation committed to providing essential goods and services to communities in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) and remote Aboriginal communities.

We are responsible for the operation of 30 retail stores throughout these remote areas, providing access to quality fresh food, groceries and essential services like fuel, gas and ATM facilities.

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Focus on Fresh

Sourcing the highest quality fruit & vegetables, meat & dairy for our communities

Not-for-profit

CEQ is a not-for-profit self-sustaining entity focused on re-investing back into communities

Local Employment

CEQ is a significant Indigenous employer, with 78% of our in-store team and managers identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Partnering with Community

CEQ is an active supporter of community events

Our Stores

With a range of retail offerings including supermarkets, fuel, gas, hardware, electrical appliances, homewares, furniture and clothing, CEQ offers communities much more than just essentials.

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WIS WEI CAFE

Self-service cafés located in stores offering a range of nutritious and healthy meal options, including freshly squeezed orange juice.

IBIS Logo - Islanders Board of Industry & Service

IBIS

IBIS supermarkets provide fresh produce, meat, grocery and other essential services to the Torres Strait, NPA & Napranum.

ABIS Logo - Aboriginal Business, Industry and Service

ABIS

ABIS supermarkets provide fresh produce, meat, grocery and other essential services to remote Aboriginal communities.

Mitre 10 Logo - Mighty Helpful, Mitre 10 Thursday Island

T.I. Mitre 10

Thursday Island Mitre 10 is a hardware store, complete with a trade & retail section supplying the Torres Straits, NPA & Aboriginal communities.

Mona's Bazaar Logo

Mona’s Bazaar

Mona’s is a vibrant clothing and gift shop on Thursday Island, offering tropical island clothing, jewelry, fabrics, haberdashery and souvenirs.

Col Jones Logo - Everything you need is Right Here

Col Jones

Col Jones is a department store on Thursday Island stocking household appliances, furniture, homewares, footwear, sporting goods and clothing.

Our People

CEQ employs over 400 people. We are family & pride ourselves on the cultural diversity within the organisation. Find out more about us and what it’s like to work for CEQ.

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Latest CEQ News

CEQ NewsCEQ celebrates milestones and community impact in 2023-2024 financial year
September 3, 2024

CEQ celebrates milestones and community impact in 2023-2024 financial year

Not-for-profit remote store operator Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) is celebrating significant milestones and achievements in the 2023-2024 financial year, reflecting on an unwavering commitment to its vision of ‘Caring, every…
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CEQ NewsCEQ launches innovative recycling project across remote Torres Strait Island and Cape York communities
August 9, 2024

CEQ launches innovative recycling project across remote Torres Strait Island and Cape York communities

Not-for-profit remote store operator Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Resource Recovery Project, a recycling initiative across remote communities in the Torres Strait…
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CEQ NewsCEQ ensures wet season food supply to remote Cape York communities
June 26, 2024

CEQ ensures wet season food supply to remote Cape York communities

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) has again ensured the supply of food to remote Cape York communities during the wet season by using airplanes to transport essential freight. The not-for-profit remote…
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CEQ NewsWujal Wujal officially joins CEQ store network after devastating floods
June 12, 2024

Wujal Wujal officially joins CEQ store network after devastating floods

Not-for-profit remote store operator Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) held an emotional grand opening of its new ABIS store in Wujal Wujal in Cape York Peninsula on Friday during a special…
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