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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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COMMUNITY HOME & HARDWARE

Community Home & Hardware provide hardware, sporting & outdoors, Furniture, and other services.

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.

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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

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February 6, 2025

CEQ, Sea Swift and TSIRC working together to maintain community supplies across remote Far North Queensland during severe wet weather event

As the severe wet weather event continues to impact Far North Queensland, Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ), Sea Swift, and Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) are working together to ensure…
CEQ NewsCEQ responds to community feedback by stocking hardware range at new Bamaga store
January 28, 2025

CEQ responds to community feedback by stocking hardware range at new Bamaga store

Not-for-profit remote store operator Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) has demonstrated its commitment to listening and responding to community needs by expanding the product range at its new Community Home and…
CEQ NewsCEQ Board’s historic visit to the Torres Strait strengthens community ties
December 13, 2024

CEQ Board’s historic visit to the Torres Strait strengthens community ties

Not-for-profit remote store operator Community Enterprise Queensland’s Board recently embarked on a historic visit to the Torres Strait, underlining the organisation’s commitment to supporting local remote First Nations communities. The…
CEQ NewsCEQ and TSRA strengthen partnership to Close the Gap for Torres Strait and NPA communities
December 9, 2024

CEQ and TSRA strengthen partnership to Close the Gap for Torres Strait and NPA communities

Not-for-profit remote store provider Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) and the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) have signed a transformative Heads of Agreement (HoA), reaffirming their shared commitment to improving social…