BCCM Events

BCCM CEO Summit
2022-06-16 18:30 - 2022-06-17 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Sir Stamford Hotel, 93 Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Vision for growth: Bigger markets, better CMES
BCCM Member Event for CEOs

2022 BCCM CEO Summit wrap-up
2022 BCCM CEO Summit photos

BCCM Director’s Dinner: Thursday, 16 June 2022, 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm AEST
CEO Summit: Friday, 17 June 2022, 7:30 am – 11:50 am AEST

Incorporating the BCCM Director’s Dinner and Drinks the night before, Vision for growth: Bigger markets, better CMEs, is our high-level CEO mini-Summit on the theme of navigating growth through consolidation for member and market benefit.
Hosted at the 5-star Sir Stamford Hotel, Sydney, the Director’s Dinner will allow our member CEOs the opportunity to share a meal and glass of wine with the BCCM directors before the commencement of the CEO Summit the next morning. An all-inclusive price for one night’s accommodation, a seat at the table at the Directors’ Dinner and attendance at the Summit including breakfast is available for members travelling from interstate.
Preparing the sector for the next era of growth
This CEO Summit will consider the challenge of business consolidation facing co-operatives and mutuals across a range of different industry sectors.
As increased competition and regulatory pressure continues to push CMEs towards merger, how will the interests of members be best preserved? What lessons can be learned from international experience and how might these best be applied in an Australian context?
Delegates convene for a business breakfast, followed by a keynote address from our international guest speaker, Monique Leroux, followed by panel discussions and round-table CEO dialogues with the BCCM board and members.
Delegates will receive an embargoed copy of the Summit discussion paper on the opportunity for federated CMEs in Australia.
For any questions or concerns, please contact Events Convenor, Bev Wood at summit@bccm.coop or 0411 790 777.
All ticket prices include GST.
Program
Download the draft 2022 BCCM CEO Summit program.
Register
Places are limited to 50 CEOs, to secure your place, please book online today.
Please note this is a BCCM Member Event for CEOs.
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Elysse Morgan, ABC Journalist
Elysse Morgan is a respected business journalist with more than a decade covering and commentating on business, economics and finance in Australia. Elysse is host of The Business, Australia’s leading business news television programme broadcast on ABC and ABC News and she co-hosts 7pm Finance on ABC News. Elysse serves on the board of Media Super and donates her time as an active board member of the Hornsby Kuringgai Women’s Shelter.

Speakers

Monique Leroux, Global business leader and ESG driven corporate director, former President and CEO, Desjardins co-operative banking group
Driven by environmental, social and corporate governance, Monique Leroux is one of Canada’s foremost minds in the fields of management, finance, arts and education. She is a sought-after opinion leader and mentor, who has acquired extensive experience in key positions at Desjardins Group and as a board member of global companies such as the Michelin Group, S&P Global, Couche-Tard and Bell / BCE. Her ethical and creative approach to strategic business growth, innovation and community support has been recognized with several awards. She is a member of the G7 Impact Taskforce (ITF) Top Committee and lends her time to a host of not-for-profit organizations with a focus on education, youth and arts.

Enrique de los Rios, Director General CEO, Unica Fresh (Spain)
Enrique de los Ríos is the founder and General Director of the co-operative UNICA GROUP. UNICA is the leading co-operative in agricultural exports from Spain. Founded in 2009 as a second-tier horticultural cooperative, UNICA GROUP’s vocation has been to integrate first-tier cooperatives in order to augment their sales potential at the point of origin. UNICA currently brings together 15 member cooperatives, 5,000 growers, 5,000 warehouse employees, 12,000 field workers and a catalogue of over one hundred different products. Their last growing season exceeded 500 million kilos of product. Prior to working in the co-operative sector, Enrique had a long career in telecommunications including Siemens and agri-consulting for Almería and Hazera.

Peter Lock, CEO, Heritage Bank

Peter has more than 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry spanning insurance, institutional banking, business development, business banking and corporate banking. He has held senior management roles at the Bank of Melbourne, St George Bank, and the Commonwealth Bank, following a career with the National Australia Bank. He has also run his own corporate advisory firm. Peter is a Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, and a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He has a keen interest in leadership and community, and has been part of numerous capacity-building committees in a mentoring capacity.

Simone Tregeagle, CEO, RT Health

The Chief Officer of rt health and Transport Health, Simone has more than 30 years’ experience in executive positions across the private health insurance sector. Simone joined rt health more than 15 years ago and has led teams across all business units including strategy, member care, operations, marketing, sales, claims and clinical services. A graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia, Simone is also a published author of two personal finance books.

Peter Hunt, Managing Partner, Mutuo
Peter Hunt founded Mutuo in 2001 as the first cross mutual sector body to promote co-operative and mutual business to opinion formers and decision makers. For ten years prior, he was General Secretary of the Co-operative Party (UK). He is co-founder of Supporters Direct, the football supporters’ initiative, which went on to establish over 100 supporters’ trusts at professional football clubs. In 2018/19 he led the successful industry alliance to develop the Australian Treasury Laws Amendment (Mutual Reforms) Act 2019, the first renewal of Australian mutuals legislation for 20 years.

Melina Morrison, CEO, BCCM
Melina Morrison is the inaugural CEO of the BCCM appointed in 2013. Melina’s advocacy work has resulted in the first enabling legislative reforms for co-operatives and mutuals with the introduction of mutual capital financial instruments in law.

Terry Agnew, Chair, BCCM
Terry Agnew was Group CEO of RAC in Western Australia until March 2019. He is the Chair of the BCCM, Curtin Business School Advisory Council and Edge Employment Solutions. He is a Director of RAA Insurance, and MDA National Insurance and a board member of Infrastructure WA as well as a Director of HCF.

International Day of Cooperatives
2022-07-02
On July 2, cooperatives all around the world will celebrate the 100th International Day of Cooperatives (#CoopsDay). A decade on from the UN International Year of Cooperatives, which showcased the unique contribution of cooperatives to making the world a better place, this year’s #CoopsDay slogan —“Cooperatives Build a Better World”— echoes the theme of the International Year.
“Cooperatives are answering the wake-up call of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who warned that the world is ‘on the edge of an abyss — and moving in the wrong direction’, and exclaimed that ‘to restore trust, and inspire hope, we need cooperation, we need dialogue, we need understanding’. For nearly two centuries, cooperatives have been pulling in this direction. This was amply highlighted at the 33rd World Cooperative Congress, held by the International Cooperative Alliance in December 2021, which focused a spotlight on how their shared identity is moving cooperatives to take action to address the world’s problems” declared Bruno Roelants, Director General of the ICA.

Modern Slavery Working Group
2022-07-06 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Invitation only – BCCM member event
Online
Please contact the BCCM for more information.

ESG Partner Project Community of Practice meeting
2022-07-11 16:30 - 18:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Invitation only – BCCM Member ESG Community of Practice meeting
The next ESG Partners project’s Community of Practice meeting will take place on Monday, 11 July 2022, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm AEST. We will present a case study example and have a guest speaker – the agenda and further details will be circulated nearer the date.

Care Together: How co-operatives and mutuals can help solve 'wicked problems' in social care
2022-07-15 14:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Sydney) | RMIT University Storey Hall, 348 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The session will focus on business model innovation to future-proof social care.
There have been systemic failures in care sectors with an absence of innovation and substandard care.
At the upcoming RMIT Future/Inclusion Festival on Friday, 15 July, the BCCM’s Gillian McFee and Antony McMullen will explore how new models of ownership, using co-operative and mutual business models, give agency to people who receive care and people who deliver care, through interactive discussion and case studies.
Gillian and Antony will introduce the BCCM’s Care Together program and showcase new place-based models of care designed around co-operative values and principles, putting relationships back into care.
Register to attend this free, 1.5 hour workshop online

ESG Partner Project webinar
2022-07-18 16:30 - 18:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Invitation only – BCCM Member – ESG Partner Project webinar
Natural Capital and biodiversity with Peter Watts

An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals
2022-07-19 10:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
This unique program has been developed to provide foundational information about co-operatives and mutuals for your employees.
Developed especially as an easy and affordable induction training for new employees, this industry developed course is relevant for staff at all levels to ensure a consistent level of knowledge across the co-operative and mutual enterprise (CME) sector.
It is designed to ensure CME employers can provide an introductory overview of the business model and the CME sector to new and existing staff.
The key objective is to educate and to inspire people working in the sector to understand more about the unique role and contribution of co-operatives and mutuals to help them in their role in their CME, whether frontline staff, management or directors. It will help build a meaningful connection between the employee and the wider CME sector, as well strengthening the relationship with their individual employer.
This is achieved through a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles which underpin CMEs as businesses that put purpose, people, and communities at the heart of the enterprise.
It is delivered in a live and interactive webinar structure with a unique live Q&A with a sector leader. Knowledge is delivered in a fun and accessible format.
By undertaking the course, your employees will learn:

About the co-operative and mutual business model and how it is different to other kinds of business structures.
About the purpose of co-ops and mutuals and how they are structured to benefit members.
Some real examples of co-ops and mutuals through case studies.
How co-ops and mutuals and started here and around the world, and,
Why working for a co-op or mutual matters – in a live conversation with a senior co-op or mutual business leader.

Learning outcomes
Upon completing the course attendees will be able to demonstrate their understanding of:

The size, scale and impact of the co-op and mutual sector in Australia.
The unique nature and fundamental concepts of co-operative and mutual businesses.
Similarities and differences from other business models including shareholder owned businesses.
The origins and development of co-operatives and mutuals in Australia and overseas (including mutual ADIs, Friendly Societies, agricultural and retail co-ops).
The seven global co-operative principles and the three mutual values.
Why co-operatives and mutuals matter to a sustainable economy and society.

Guest speaker – Mark Mugnaioni, RACT Group CEO

Mark Mugnaioni has been the Group CEO of RACT since 2019. RACT has been a part of the Tasmanian community for over 98 years and has close to 210,000 members. Since joining the RACT, Mark has worked with the Board to redefine the Group’s long-term Vision and Strategy and has led the group in divesting its tourism businesses and reacquiring 100% of its insurance business. Mark has over 20 years of experience across an extensive range of commercial, legal, financial and operational roles within large and complex organisations, including Mallesons Stephen Jacques and RACQ before moving to RACT. He has a deep understanding of critical business drivers and commercial acumen in multiple markets and industries. Mark is presently a Director of the Australian Automobile Association and Australian Motoring Services. Mark has previously been the Executive Director of RACQ Financial Planning Limited and Director of Queensland Tourism Council and YMCA Brisbane and YMCA Australia
Register
Book online for you and your staff to attend An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals – multiple dates available.
Email the BCCM education team if you require additional information.

The material presented by BCCM is distributed as an information source only and is subject to change without notice.
BCCM and course presenters make no statements, representations, or warranties about the accuracy, completeness or reliability of, and you should not rely on, any information contained in this presentation. You should make your own inquiries and obtain advice specific to your particular circumstances.
Despite our best efforts, to the extent permitted by law, BCCM and course presenters disclaim all responsibility and all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for all expenses, losses (including direct and indirect losses), damages and costs you may incur as a result of the information presented being inaccurate or incomplete in any way, and for any reason; or being subject to update in legislation.

MVM Community of Practice
2022-07-26 15:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Invitation only – BCCM member event
Implementing Mutual Vale Measurement©: A presentation on the MVM Technology Project/Digital Dashboard presented by Mr. Lance Rubin of Modelcitizn
You are invited to attend a webinar with Model Citizn where CEO, Mr Lance Rubin, will present the MVM Technology Project/Digital Dashboard. We are pleased to have a number of BCCM Members already registered for this webinar.
About the MVM Technology Project/Digital Dashboard
The MVM Dashboard, built in partnership between the BCCM and Model Citizn, is a technology visualisation of the MVM Framework© built within Microsoft Power BI, the leading visualisation app globally. ​​​
The project comprised designing the data extraction, transformation and loading processes (ETL) in a standardised yet industry agnostic manner. The solution and dashboard outputs needed to be dynamic and scalable to cope with both quantitative and qualitative measures across the six core dimensions. Further complexity was introduced with ESG attributes. The tech stack needed to be accessible and cost effective whilst ensuring any member could implement it irrespective of their technology environment.
About Lance Rubin, CEO, Model Citizn
Lance has a wealth of financial modelling experience across financial and professional services having worked at two of the big four accounting firms (PwC & KPMG), Investec Bank Corporate Finance & Advisory and National Australia Bank. Lance has two decades in the corporate experience across professional services, investment and commercial banking,
Lance was a judge at the world’s first Financial Modelling Innovation Awards.
Please contact the BCCM to request an invitation to join the Implementing Mutual Vale Measurement: A presentation on the MVM Technology Project/Digital Dashboard webinar on Tuesday, 26 July 2022, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm (AEST).

Co-operatives and Mutuals Strategic Development Program
2022-07-27 12:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth)
Co-operatives and Mutuals Strategic Development Program (CMSDP) is offered through AIM WA UWA Business School Executive Education. This three-day program has been designed by Winthrop Professor Tim Mazzarol following extensive research into the needs of co-operative and mutual organisations. Discounts are available for the BCCM’s members.
This face to face program is fully comprehensive and allows for a deep dive into the individual issues and opportunities that face participants and their organisations.
The program will focus on the sustainability, performance, and resilience of co-operative and mutual organisations.
The crucial need for the CMSDP
While there are many general management and development programs on the market, most do not meet the specific requirements of this sector, which has acknowledged the need for a dedicated course which captures the unique nature of the co-operative enterprise business model.
Many aspects of the way co-operative and mutual enterprises are managed are similar to more conventional businesses. However, there are also many important differences. These relate to areas such as their governance, distribution of share capital and voting rights, human resources, communications, marketing and strategic purpose.
Learning outcomes

Compare and contrast the co-operative and mutual business model with that of investor-owned businesses
Exhibit knowledge of the co-operative and mutual business model as it exists locally, nationally and internationally
Demonstrate an ability to apply their understanding of co-operative and mutual enterprise business model dynamics to the solving of managerial problems
Evaluate the impact, and make strategic decisions in relation to:

government policies and legal environments
competitive market dynamics
social cooperation within their member community, and
the impact of the natural environment

Understand the nature of member loyalty and engagement within a co-operative and mutual enterprise and how to strengthen and retain member commitment.

Modules

Module 1: Understanding Co-Operative and Mutual Business Models

Module 2: Governance and Leadership in Member Owned Businesses

Module 3: Marketing Our Co-Operative Advantage (MOCA)

Module 4: Financing Co-Operative and Mutual Businesses

Module 5: Legislative Structures and their Impact on Co-Operative and Mutual Enterprises

About the presenter

This program is facilitated by Professor Tim Mazzarol who is a world expert in the cooperative and mutual sector. Tim has conducted extensive research and has authored many publications outlining the key issues, advantages and challenges that face co-operative and mutual organisations. Tim is a highly skilled and engaging facilitator, who takes an experiential approach to adult education, which challenges and inspires participants.
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.

Dates

27 July 2022
28 July 2022
29 July 2022

Location
AIM WA
Book online
Contact the BCCM to request a code to receive the BCCM member rate. (You need this before registering)
Book via the AIM WA UWA Business School website.

Foundations of Directorship Course for CMEs
2022-08-02 11:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
2, 3 and 4 August 2022, 11:00 am – 5:30 pm AEST
You are invited to participate in the Foundations of Directorship Course for CMEs, delivered online by the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) in partnership with BCCM.
BCCM and the AICD have designed this three-day course specifically for co-operative and mutual directors operating in Australia. The contextualised course covers the responsibilities for boards and directors operating within the CME sector. Over three days, participants will gain a foundational knowledge of their directorship duties and responsibilities with interactive workshop sessions covering board duties, meeting processes, finance, strategy and risk.
Sessions are facilitated by experienced directors and the program incorporates case studies tailored to the co-operative and mutual business model to help increase relevance for participants.
Participants will be eligible to receive the Foundations of Directorship Certificate upon successful completion of a voluntary assessment.
This course is open to any director or executive officer of BCCM Members or Clients.
This course has a minimum number requirement so please book early.
Course details
When
2, 3 and 4 August 2022, 11:00 am – 5:30 pm AEST
Where
Online course using Zoom
Cost The cost of this course is $2584 (excl. GST)
Express your interest to attend the next AICD course.

Discretionary Risk Mutuals Forum
2022-08-04 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Invitation only – BCCM member event
Online
For discretionary risk mutual members of BCCM to discuss and build a common understanding of contemporary opportunities and challenges for the sector and provide feedback and develop proposals for BCCM on policy, education and research priorities.
Please contact the BCCM for more information.

ESG Partner Project Community of Practice meeting
2022-08-08 16:30 - 18:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Invitation only – BCCM Member ESG Community of Practice meeting
The next ESG Partners project’s Community of Practice meeting will take place on Monday, 8 August 2022, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm AEST. We will present a case study example and have a guest speaker – the agenda and further details will be circulated nearer the date.

An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals
2022-08-09 10:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
This unique program has been developed to provide foundational information about co-operatives and mutuals for your employees.
Developed especially as an easy and affordable induction training for new employees, this industry developed course is relevant for staff at all levels to ensure a consistent level of knowledge across the co-operative and mutual enterprise (CME) sector.
It is designed to ensure CME employers can provide an introductory overview of the business model and the CME sector to new and existing staff.
The key objective is to educate and to inspire people working in the sector to understand more about the unique role and contribution of co-operatives and mutuals to help them in their role in their CME, whether frontline staff, management or directors. It will help build a meaningful connection between the employee and the wider CME sector, as well strengthening the relationship with their individual employer.
This is achieved through a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles which underpin CMEs as businesses that put purpose, people, and communities at the heart of the enterprise.
It is delivered in a live and interactive webinar structure with a unique live Q&A with a sector leader. Knowledge is delivered in a fun and accessible format.
By undertaking the course, your employees will learn:

About the co-operative and mutual business model and how it is different to other kinds of business structures.
About the purpose of co-ops and mutuals and how they are structured to benefit members.
Some real examples of co-ops and mutuals through case studies.
How co-ops and mutuals and started here and around the world, and,
Why working for a co-op or mutual matters – in a live conversation with a senior co-op or mutual business leader.

Learning outcomes
Upon completing the course attendees will be able to demonstrate their understanding of:

The size, scale and impact of the co-op and mutual sector in Australia.
The unique nature and fundamental concepts of co-operative and mutual businesses.
Similarities and differences from other business models including shareholder owned businesses.
The origins and development of co-operatives and mutuals in Australia and overseas (including mutual ADIs, Friendly Societies, agricultural and retail co-ops).
The seven global co-operative principles and the three mutual values.
Why co-operatives and mutuals matter to a sustainable economy and society.

Guest speaker – Lynne McLennan, CEO, UFS Dispensaries Ltd

Lynne is an experienced Company Director and CEO across both government and the commercial sector. She is currently the CEO of UFS Dispensaries Ltd, a social enterprise founded in Ballarat in 1881 which operates pharmacies, medical centres and other innovative healthcare services. As a resident of Ballarat since the early 1990s Lynne is committed to the local community in the areas of health and well-being, sustainability and business development. Her current professional and community involvement includes Vice-President of Not In My Workplace (NIMWP), National President of the Australian Friendly Society Pharmacies Association, Director of Central Highlands Water Corporation and Chair of the Western Victorian Primary Health Network Board. She has previously been the President of Ballarat Health services board and a Director of Ambulance Victoria. Lynne has a Bachelor of Science (Monash), an MBA from the Melbourne Business School and an Honorary Doctorate awarded by Federation University in recognition of services to health. She is a Graduate and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Register
Book online for you and your staff to attend An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals – multiple dates available.
Email the BCCM education team if you require additional information.

The material presented by BCCM is distributed as an information source only and is subject to change without notice.
BCCM and course presenters make no statements, representations, or warranties about the accuracy, completeness or reliability of, and you should not rely on, any information contained in this presentation. You should make your own inquiries and obtain advice specific to your particular circumstances.
Despite our best efforts, to the extent permitted by law, BCCM and course presenters disclaim all responsibility and all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for all expenses, losses (including direct and indirect losses), damages and costs you may incur as a result of the information presented being inaccurate or incomplete in any way, and for any reason; or being subject to update in legislation.

BCCM Public Affairs Committee meeting
2022-08-17 16:30 - 17:30 (Australia/Sydney)
Invitation only – BCCM member meeting
The BCCM Public Affairs Committee is being formed following the launch of the BCCM’s policy blueprint: A Strong Economy: It’s every Australian’s business. At its launch, BCCM members recognised the need for a committee to coordinate the sector’s activities and provide feedback for the BCCM on policy and advocacy matters in the lead-up to the next election cycle.
In each meeting, the BCCM will allocate some time for a more detailed explanation and exploration of the five key reforms the policy blueprint identifies, and for general discussion and feedback.
To learn more about this meeting and committee, please email Anthony Taylor.

ESG Partner Project webinar
2022-08-18 16:30 - 18:00, 2022-09-12 16:30 - 18:00, 2022-10-17 16:30 - 18:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Invitation only – BCCM Member – ESG Partner Project webinar
More information coming soon

BCCM Innovation Masterclass
2022-08-22 14:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
This industry-specific masterclass gives the BCCM community access to world-class innovation thinking delivered by global facilitators providing practical and immediately usable approaches. This masterclass is perfect for teams, emerging leaders and executives looking to build innovation and resilience in their organisation.
This three, half-day online masterclass is delivered by University of Geneva and UTS Professor Emmanuel Josserand and Strategyzer global innovation advisor Fred Etiemble.
Outcomes

Innovate and pivot existing business models to avoid disruption
Build your innovation strategy and portfolio
Design a sustainable innovative eco-system, with the right processes, governance, culture and mindset

Key topics

Business model innovation, to go beyond competition on product, price or technology
Managing an innovation portfolio of new business ideas
Designing and testing ideas for new products and services
The foundations of an innovative culture
Building and nurturing an innovation eco-system

Co-operative and mutual specific

Exclusively open to co-operative and mutual participants
Co-operative and mutual case studies and examples
Specific templates

Format

Online
Three half-day workshops
Includes one free online coaching session after the workshops

When

22 August 2022, 2 pm – 5:30 pm AEST
29 August 2022, 2 pm – 5:30 pm AEST
5 September 2022, 2 pm – 5:30 pm AEST

Price

BCCM/NZ Coop Member Price: $2450 AUD + GST = $2,695 + booking fees
Non Member Price: $3050 AUD + GST = $3355 + booking fees

Register online
Scholarships
AMF Scholarship was created in partnership with BCCM with the support of COBA. AMF Scholarships is offering three scholarships for teams of two available for this Masterclass. Applications close at 5 PM, Friday, 5 August and winners will be announced by 5 pm, Tuesday, 9 August. Find out more and apply online.

Facilitators

Emmanuel Josserand, University of Geneva and UTS
Emmanuel is a senior advisor, trainer and professor of management at University of Geneva and University of Technology Sydney. He has been collaborating with BCCM for several years and notably led the CoOpConnect project that identified practical recommendations on fostering collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship for the sector.
Emmanuel has managed many consulting and research projects of applied and fundamental research about innovation and innovative networks for companies, public agencies, precincts and specific industries.
Emmanuel is the co-founder of a start-up based on shared IP with University of Geneva, Self-Leadership Lab, which successfully operates in Switzerland. Emmanuel was formerly founder and Director of the Centre for Business and Social Innovation at UTS. He has a strong international publication track record with more than 150 publications.

Fred Etiemble, Strategyzer
Fred is an executive advisor on strategy and innovation. Fred works with senior leaders on how to develop an innovation culture, explore new growth engines and transform their business. He is a member of the Strategyzer network.
He has been working with or in large organisations for more than 20 years and knows their challenges from the inside.
Fred is the co-author with Alex Osterwalder, Yves Pigneur and Alan Smith of The Invincible Company, a guide to make innovation more manageable and help executives build resilience in their organisation.
Meet the presenters

Link

ESG Partner Project Community of Practice meeting
2022-09-05 16:30 - 18:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Invitation only – BCCM Member ESG Community of Practice meeting
The next ESG Partners project’s Community of Practice meeting will take place on Monday, 5 September 2022, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm AEST. We will present a case study example and have a guest speaker – the agenda and further details will be circulated nearer the date.

An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals
2022-09-13 10:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
This unique program has been developed to provide foundational information about co-operatives and mutuals for your employees.
Developed especially as an easy and affordable induction training for new employees, this industry developed course is relevant for staff at all levels to ensure a consistent level of knowledge across the co-operative and mutual enterprise (CME) sector.
It is designed to ensure CME employers can provide an introductory overview of the business model and the CME sector to new and existing staff.
The key objective is to educate and to inspire people working in the sector to understand more about the unique role and contribution of co-operatives and mutuals to help them in their role in their CME, whether frontline staff, management or directors. It will help build a meaningful connection between the employee and the wider CME sector, as well strengthening the relationship with their individual employer.
This is achieved through a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles which underpin CMEs as businesses that put purpose, people, and communities at the heart of the enterprise.
It is delivered in a live and interactive webinar structure with a unique live Q&A with a sector leader. Knowledge is delivered in a fun and accessible format.
By undertaking the course, your employees will learn:

About the co-operative and mutual business model and how it is different to other kinds of business structures.
About the purpose of co-ops and mutuals and how they are structured to benefit members.
Some real examples of co-ops and mutuals through case studies.
How co-ops and mutuals and started here and around the world, and,
Why working for a co-op or mutual matters – in a live conversation with a senior co-op or mutual business leader.

Learning outcomes
Upon completing the course attendees will be able to demonstrate their understanding of:

The size, scale and impact of the co-op and mutual sector in Australia.
The unique nature and fundamental concepts of co-operative and mutual businesses.
Similarities and differences from other business models including shareholder owned businesses.
The origins and development of co-operatives and mutuals in Australia and overseas (including mutual ADIs, Friendly Societies, agricultural and retail co-ops).
The seven global co-operative principles and the three mutual values.
Why co-operatives and mutuals matter to a sustainable economy and society.

Guest speaker – Darlene Mattiske‑Wood, CEO, Australian Military Bank

Darlene Mattiske-Wood joined Australian Military Bank in March 2020 following more than 20 years’ experience in strategic and executive leadership, 15 of these driving transformational change within the Mutual sector. Most recently Darlene served as Deputy CEO for People’s Choice Credit Union where she championed member-focussed strategic leadership powered by a fully engaged people-force supporting shared and valued culture. In addition to Darlene’s extensive Strategic, Operational and People and Culture expertise she has held several Board positions including current director with COBA (Customer Owned Banking Association) and previous Chair of Mutual Market Place representing People’s Choice in the Joint Venture Procurement Company.
Register
Book online for you and your staff to attend An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals – multiple dates available.
Email the BCCM education team if you require additional information.

The material presented by BCCM is distributed as an information source only and is subject to change without notice.
BCCM and course presenters make no statements, representations, or warranties about the accuracy, completeness or reliability of, and you should not rely on, any information contained in this presentation. You should make your own inquiries and obtain advice specific to your particular circumstances.
Despite our best efforts, to the extent permitted by law, BCCM and course presenters disclaim all responsibility and all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for all expenses, losses (including direct and indirect losses), damages and costs you may incur as a result of the information presented being inaccurate or incomplete in any way, and for any reason; or being subject to update in legislation.

Worker Cooperatives and Trade Unions: Exploring relations in the Asia-Pacific Region
2022-09-28 19:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
CICOPA invites to you join its upcoming webinar in collaboration with CICOPA Asia-Pacific on the 28 September 2022.
The collaboration between worker cooperatives and trade unions is a topic of great interest for CICOPA and its members. After some internal discussions on that topic, CICOPA, in collaboration with CICOPA Asia-pacific, decided to enlarge the discussion to a wider audience, with a specific focus on the Asia-Pacific region.
On the 28 of September 2022, CICOPA, with the close collaboration of the recently established network of CICOPA Asia-Pacific, will be organizing the webinar “Worker Cooperatives and Trade Unions: Exploring Relations in the Asia-Pacific Region”.
During this two-hour webinar, we will share the experience of four countries: India, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines, and explore how worker cooperatives and trade unions could cooperate with each other in order to protect workers’ rights (especially in vulnerable situations), and to empower them (e.g. women, elderly persons, persons with disabilities, migrant workers, informal workers, gig workers) to name a few.
Particularly, we are honored with the participation of Ms. Sharan Burrow, General Secretary of International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and Ms. Simel Esim, Head of the Cooperative Unit of ILO. Alongside CICOPA president, Iñigo Albizuri, they will discuss the future possibilities of strengthening the relationship between worker cooperatives and trade unions.
The webinar will be moderated by CICOPA Secretary General, Diana Dovgan, and the closing remarks will be delivered by Osamu Nakano, Chair of CICOPA Asia-Pacific.
You are welcome to join us for this great opportunity!
Event: Worker cooperatives and trade unions: Exploring relations in the Asia-Pacific region
Date and time: 28 September 2022, at 11:00-13:00 (CEST)

Democratic enterprise in the social economy: co-operatives and unions today
2022-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Brisbane Workers Community Centre, 2 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington, Qld, 4064, Australia
Join NENA for a fantastic Friday evening of drinks, nibblies and discussions about co-operatives and unions today.
Kicking off New Economy Network Australia Co-operatives Week will be a relaxed discussion with some great guests on the potential for co-operatives and trade unions to build new democratic, solidarity-based, social enterprises.
In a time of transformation, with a growing need for radical reform, can cooperative and labour movements play a critical role in building a new economy to deliver social and environmental outcomes?
What lessons can we draw from the history of trade unions and cooperatives for making social change today? What role does solidarity and social enterprise play in the new economy movement?
Join NENA at the UCS’s Brisbane Workers Community Centre for a facilitated panel discussion and informal Q&A.
GUEST SPEAKERS:

Antony McMullen, Co-operative Bonds / BCCM in discussion with:
Richard Warner, Nundah Community Enterprises Co-op
Rose Brown, Tenants Union worker and previous ASU delegate.

CATERING IS PROVIDED:
** BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL – space is limited and food will be provided
** Finger food and soft drinks will be available (BYO alcoholic drinks) – supported by Nundah Community Enterprises Co-operative
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Please contact NENA – nena@neweconomy.org.au

Care Together: How Co-operatives and Mutuals can help solve problems in social care
2022-10-04 14:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
NENA-run presentation and workshop by Gillian McFee (Gillian McFee & Associates and BCCM), Antony McMullen (Co-operatives Bonds and BCCM) and Pete Cohen (Collaborate and Deliver).
Through interactive discussion and case studies, this online workshop will explore how new models of ownership give agency to people who receive care and people who deliver care in such areas as disability, veterans and aged care. It will showcase new place-based models of care designed around co-operative values and principles that put relationships back into care.

Responding to the climate and energy crisis with cooperation
2022-10-05 16:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Join NENA for an important conversation about Australia’s energy crisis and how creating cooperative responses is our most promising way forward.
In this webinar, Godfrey Moase and Colin Long will discuss the current energy crisis, the transformation of the energy system to respond to the decarbonisation imperative, and how CoPower and other co-operatives are building a co-operative ecosystem response to put energy back in public and social control.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS

Godfrey Moase is the Executive Director of Allied Industries at the United Workers Union and founder and board member of CoPower
Colin Long is Just transitions, climate and cooperatives organiser at Victorian Trades Hall Council and board member of CoPower and Earthworker.
Facilitated by Antony McMullen, Co-operative Bonds / BCCM

ESG Partner Project Community of Practice meeting
2022-10-10 16:30 - 18:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Invitation only – BCCM Member ESG Community of Practice meeting
The next ESG Partners project’s Community of Practice meeting will take place on Monday, 10 October 2022, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm AEST. We will present a case study example and have a guest speaker – the agenda and further details will be circulated nearer the date.

An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals
2022-10-11 10:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
This unique program has been developed to provide foundational information about co-operatives and mutuals for your employees.
Developed especially as an easy and affordable induction training for new employees, this industry developed course is relevant for staff at all levels to ensure a consistent level of knowledge across the co-operative and mutual enterprise (CME) sector.
It is designed to ensure CME employers can provide an introductory overview of the business model and the CME sector to new and existing staff.
The key objective is to educate and to inspire people working in the sector to understand more about the unique role and contribution of co-operatives and mutuals to help them in their role in their CME, whether frontline staff, management or directors. It will help build a meaningful connection between the employee and the wider CME sector, as well strengthening the relationship with their individual employer.
This is achieved through a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles which underpin CMEs as businesses that put purpose, people, and communities at the heart of the enterprise.
It is delivered in a live and interactive webinar structure with a unique live Q&A with a sector leader. Knowledge is delivered in a fun and accessible format.
By undertaking the course, your employees will learn:

About the co-operative and mutual business model and how it is different to other kinds of business structures.
About the purpose of co-ops and mutuals and how they are structured to benefit members.
Some real examples of co-ops and mutuals through case studies.
How co-ops and mutuals and started here and around the world, and,
Why working for a co-op or mutual matters – in a live conversation with a senior co-op or mutual business leader.

Learning outcomes
Upon completing the course attendees will be able to demonstrate their understanding of:

The size, scale and impact of the co-op and mutual sector in Australia.
The unique nature and fundamental concepts of co-operative and mutual businesses.
Similarities and differences from other business models including shareholder owned businesses.
The origins and development of co-operatives and mutuals in Australia and overseas (including mutual ADIs, Friendly Societies, agricultural and retail co-ops).
The seven global co-operative principles and the three mutual values.
Why co-operatives and mutuals matter to a sustainable economy and society.

Guest speaker – Paul Ranson, CEO, Bank of Us

Paul joined Bank of us as Chief Executive Officer in 2005 and has been responsible for laying the foundations for the growth and development of the company. Prior to joining Bank of us, Paul had 25 years’ experience in local government including 18 years’ combined experience as General Manager at Meander Valley and West Tamar Councils.
Paul is a Director (Chair) of the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce & Industry and is a past President of the Launceston Chamber of Commerce and Local Government Managers Australia (Tasmania Division). He is a life member of Local Government Managers Australia and a Fellow and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Register
Book online for you and your staff to attend An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals – multiple dates available.
Email the BCCM education team if you require additional information.

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Company Secretaries Forum
2022-10-13 12:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Invitation only – BCCM member event
Online
A forum for co-operative and mutual secretaries to raise and discuss contemporary governance issues and network with colleagues.

NSW Parliamentary Friends of Mutuals and Co-operatives BBQ
2022-10-19 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW Parliament House, 6 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Member event for NSW members
More information: Email nicole.vlakic@bccm.coop
NSW based members of the BCCM are cordially invited to attend the first meeting of the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Co-operatives and Mutuals to enjoy a roof-top BBQ and sample co-operative produce, and to meet with Parliamentarians.
About the Group
The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) has advocated for the first ever Parliamentary Friends Group for Co-ops and Mutuals in the New South Wales Parliament since our formation in 2013. The Group was inaugurated on 9 June 2022 at a meeting attended by BCCM CEO, Melina Morrison.
The Group has been established to represent the 750 NSW based co-ops and mutuals in the 57th Parliament of NSW. It will provide a forum for members of Parliament to meet and interact with mutual and co-operative businesses on matters relating to levelling the playing field for our sector.
Read more about the launch of this group.

Social Care Community of Practice
2022-10-19 16:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Invitation only
The next Social Care Community of Practice will be held on Wednesday, 19 October 2022, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm AEST.
Meeting Agenda
1. Welcome and introductions
Melina Morrison, CEO, BCCM
2. Care Together Program Update
Gillian McFee, Adviser Social Care, BCCM
3. Interview with Nundah Community Enterprises Co-operative
Facilitated by Gillian McFee
Richard Warner, Co-ordinator, Nundah Co-op
Director, Nundah Co-op
4. Q & A and feedback session
Community of Practice Members
>5. Closing comments
Next Community of Practice – Wednesday, 30 November 2022
Please email Nicole Vlakic to apply to join the Social Care Community of Practice.

ESG Partner Project Community of Practice meeting
2022-11-07 16:30 - 18:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Invitation only – BCCM Member ESG Community of Practice meeting
The next ESG Partners project’s Community of Practice meeting will take place on Monday, 7 November 2022, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm AEDT. We will present a case study example and have a guest speaker – the agenda and further details will be circulated nearer the date.
