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
9 September 2020 - 11 September 2020

2020 Foundations of Directorship Course for CMEs

Foundations of Directorship Course for CMEs, delivered by the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) in partnership with BCCM.

30 September 2020 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Mutual entities and fundraising – Understanding the regulatory framework

This webinar, led by Claire LaBouchardiere and Fiona Laidlaw will describe the regulatory environment for retail share issues.

30 September 2020 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm

Co-operative Conversations Episode 8

A conversation with Emma Robinson, Beef Collaboration Project Inc and Roundtable – The people factor: How to attract, keep and engage membership in co-ops.

7 October 2020 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

The power of balance – retail vs wholesale markets

BCCM Members webinar led by Steven Wright, Executive Director, Fixed Interest and Philip Lee, Executive Director, Corporate Finance at Morgans Stockbrokers and Wealth Managers

13 October 2020 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Co-operatives and mutuals strategic development program (CMSDP) with Professor Tim Mazzarol

Recommended for: For current or aspiring; board members, CEOs and their direct reports, and senior leaders who have, or will have, a strategic role in their business.

14 October 2020 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm

Co-operative Conversations Episode 9

In conversation with Kerry Murphy – The co-operative heart of the community and Roundtable: Buying together to benefit members and communities.

21 October 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Co-operative Conversations Episode 10

Setting up, or improving the running of your co-operative, and you’ve been told that it’s harder to raise capital in a co-op or to obtain loans? This conversation is for you.

28 October 2020 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Project managing a share issuance

Capital Partners Project Webinar: led by Alison McGuire, Link Group, examining how to project manage a share issuance. 

27 November 2020 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Resilience Symposium

Nationwide online and in-person in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Hobart. Exclusive event for BCCM CEOs, Executive Leaders and Directors to come together as a sector for the first time in 2020.

3 February 2021 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

The first issuance of MCIs with Australian Unity

Capital Partners Project Webinar: On 4 January, the first Mutual Capital Instruments (MCIs) began trading on the ASX. This marked the culmination of several years’ work by BCCM members who drove the advocacy for enabling legislation, as well as the pioneering efforts of Australian Unity to initiate this inaugural capital raise.

3 March 2021 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Towards an ASX listing: Practical issues to consider when seeking to raise capital from listing Mutual Capital Instruments

Capital Partners Project Webinar: Overview of the ASX listing requirements and what mutual organisations need to consider when seeking to list MCIs.

10 March 2021 - 12 March 2021

The Co-operatives and Mutuals Strategic Development Program (CMSDP)

Three day program designed by Winthrop Professor Tim Mazzarol, needs of co-operative and mutual organisations. Special BCCM member rates.