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
18 November 2022 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Breakfast on the Hill and BCCM Leaders’ Summit

The BCCM will host Breakfast on the Hill and Leaders’ Summit in Melbourne on 18 November 2022.

5 December 2022 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

ESG Partner Project Community of Practice meeting

This project is designed to give mutuals and co-operatives a leading edge in the burgeoning ESG investment market.

8 December 2022 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

BCCM members Christmas party

BCCM members Christmas party – more information coming soon.

12 December 2022 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

ESG Partner Project webinar

This project is designed to give mutuals and co-operatives a leading edge in the burgeoning ESG investment market.

14 February 2023

Parliamentary Friends of Mutuals and Co-operatives meeting

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

27 February 2023 9:00 am - 9:30 am

Sustainability Strategy for Co-operatives and Mutuals course – Module 1 launches

A new internationally accredited training programme with consultancy input focussing on the ‘E’ in ESG and helping CMEs respond to the net zero imperative – early-bird prices available now for February 2023.

15 March 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Webinar: Syndex and Yenda: Switching to a purpose-built system for co-ops

Join experienced share registry provider Syndex and Yenda Producers Co-operative Society Limited as they discuss switching to a purpose-built system for co-ops.

17 March 2023 12:00 pm - 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.

21 March 2023 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Co-operative Retailers’ Forum meeting

The Co-operative Retailers’ Forum provides a national platform for co-operative retailers to network, share information and provide feedback to the BCCM on policy, education and research priorities.

28 March 2023 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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 CME sector.

29 March 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Company Secretaries Forum

A forum for co-operative and mutual secretaries to raise and discuss contemporary governance issues and network with colleagues.

29 March 2023 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Social Care Community of Practice

Invitation only. The next Social Care Community of Practice will be held on Wednesday, 29 March 2023 and will run for 2 hours.