Events

The BCCM hosts events across the country to highlight the co-operative and mutual sector and its many benefits. We host courses, public and member-only forums and presentations, as well as our annual Taste of Australia Dinner and Summit. Browse our upcoming education and training courses or download our at a glance events and education calendar. For more information on any of our upcoming courses and events, please contact us
5 April 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am

National Co-operative Producers Roundtable with the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP

Labor’s Competition Minister, the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP, to address BCCM National Co-operative Competition Roundtable.

8 April 2024 - 17 April 2024

Study tour of European housing co-operative sectors

Explore the world’s largest co-op housing markets for answers to the Australian housing crisis on the 2024 BCCM European Co-op Housing Tour.

30 April 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Mutual mindset: An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals

A program for employees of co-operative and mutual businesses developed to ensure a consistent level of knowledge across the co-operative and mutual sector.

23 May 2024 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Social Care Community of Practice

The next Care Together Program Social Care Community of Practice will be held on Thursday, 23 May 2024, from 3– 5 pm AEST.

18 June 2024 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm

BCCM CEO Roundtable and Dinner

The BCCM will host its CEO-only roundtable and directors’ dinner in Sydney on 18 June 2024.

25 June 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Mutual mindset: An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals

A program for employees of co-operative and mutual businesses developed to ensure a consistent level of knowledge across the co-operative and mutual sector.

3 July 2024

Public Affairs Committee meeting

The BCCM Public Affairs Committee was formed following the launch of the BCCM’s policy blueprint: A Strong Economy: It’s every Australian’s business.

3 July 2024

Parliamentary Friends of Mutuals and Co-operatives

Parliamentary Friends of Mutuals and Co-operatives holds biannual meetings at Australian Parliament House to focus political attention on the sector.

6 July 2024

International Day of Cooperatives

On July 6 (the first Saturday in July), cooperatives all around the world will celebrate International Day of Cooperatives (#CoopsDay).

24 July 2024 12:00 pm - 26 July 2024 7:30 pm

Co-operatives and Mutuals Strategic Development Program

CMSDP focuses on what sets co-operative and mutual businesses apart from other business types, and provides critical insights into key strategic focus areas.

6 August 2024 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

BCCM Innovation Masterclass

Designed to help co-op and mutual executives and emerging leaders develop an innovation mindset, this four, half-day online masterclass is delivered by Strategyzer’s Fred Etiemble and UTS’s Professor Emmanuel Josserand.

8 August 2024

NSW Parliamentary Friends of Mutuals and Co-operatives

(TBC) NSW based members of the BCCM are cordially invited to attend this meeting of the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Co-operatives and Mutuals.