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
17 December 2019 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Can co-ops save a city? The Preston Story (Brisbane)

Find out why local authorities in the UK are seeking to emulate the Preston blueprint as a unique strategy for local economic and social revival.

25 February 2020 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

MVM Webinar: Measure the CME sector’s social and economic value

Introduce and describe the different elements of the MVM framework highlighting the six dimensions of value, how they can be tailored and set up by a CME.

28 February 2020 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Common Wealth

The Common Wealth event will highlight 16 credible speakers. That will share case studies and their personal experience in a TEDx style short talk.

13 May 2020 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Post COVID-19 response of cooperatives in Asia-Pacific

Discussion with ICA President, Mr. Ariel Guarco and ICA-AP President, Mr. Li Chunsheng

27 May 2020 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

MVM Virtual Masterclass

This Virtual Masterclass led by Dr Paul Thambar (Monash Business School) is designed to help CME executives and their teams to develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of the framework.

17 June 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Co-operative Conversations: Episode 1

Discussing the future of farming and if the co-operative model could be an option to future proof our home-grown agribusinesses.

1 July 2020 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Co-operative Conversations: Episode 2

Interview with Stuart Crosthwaite, Chairperson of Mountain Milk Co-operative and Roundtable Discussion: Why do some co-operatives succeed while others fail?

7 July 2020 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Constitutional and legal issues for Mutual Capital Instruments

The decision whether to issue Mutual Capital Instruments (MCI) or Co-operative Capital Units (CCUs) will be a key part of a mutual’s overall business strategy.

8 July 2020 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Co-operative Conversations: Episode 3

Interview with Larry McHugh, CEO of Marquis Macadamias and Roundtable: How co-operatives add value?

15 July 2020 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

MCI, CCU and business strategy: Marketability and key issuance considerations

What constitutional amendments are needed to make your mutual ‘MCI-ready,’ options to tailor the changes and how to present changes to your members.

15 July 2020 6:30 pm - 9:15 pm

Co-operative Conversations: Episode 4

Interview with Doriana Mangili, Business Manager of The Sweeter Banana Cooperative and Roundtable: A Collective Advantage.

24 July 2020 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

An introduction to Mutual Capital Instruments

BCCM Member webinar led by Peter Hunt, Managing Partner, Mutuo – understand what MCI are, and how they are likely to work.