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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
19 August 2020 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Co-operative Advantage: Why agricultural co-ops make good business sense

This course looks at the producer value chain through case studies of coops in supply management, marketing and sales. 

19 August 2020 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

MVM Virtual Masterclass

Express your interest to attend the next Mutual Value Measurement (MVM) Virtual Masterclass led by Dr Paul Thambar (Monash Business School).

20 August 2020 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Credit ratings and capital markets

BCCM Members webinar led by Daniel Yu, Vice President – Senior Analyst, Financial Institutions at Moody’s

21 August 2020 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Protected Habitat: Monetising the value of sustainable farming

A 6-week online course for farmers and aligned stakeholders interested in opportunities for co-operative ownership of a sustainable farming brand.

24 August 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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.

26 August 2020 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm

Co-operative Conversations: Episode 6

Interview with The Limestone Coast Fishermen’s Co-op and Roundtable: How small producers can gain power and position by working together.

27 August 2020 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Assessing investment options and the suitability of MCIs and CCUs

BCCM Members webinar led by Rade Musulin, Jon Tindall, Sen Nagarajan from Finity Consulting

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.

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

Co-operative Conversations Episode 7

The co-operative advantage – interview with Stephen Thandi, Oz Group Chair and Roundtable: How to leverage paddock to plate and farmer-owned.

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