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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
6 July 2024

International Day of Cooperatives

On July 6 (the first Saturday in July), cooperatives all around the world will celebrate International Day of Cooperatives (#CoopsDay).

17 July 2024 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

BCCM ESG Community of Practice Workshop – Dr Victoria Hurth

Global ESG authority Dr Victoria Hurth will discuss how to build a compelling and tailored ESG narrative and strategies for getting the board’s buy-in.

22 July 2024 9:30 am - 11:00 am

BCCM National Housing Strategy Session 2

BCCM National Housing Strategy Session 2: Co-operative housing and new forms for affordable housing.

24 July 2024 - 25 July 2024

Governance in Aged Care: Governing Through Change Conference

BCCM CEO Melina Morrison will speak at the upcoming Governance in Aged Care: Governing Through Change Conference in Sydney and online on July 24 and 25.

24 July 2024 12:00 pm - 26 July 2024 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.

6 August 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Public Affairs Committee meeting

The BCCM Public Affairs Committee was formed following the launch of the BCCM’s policy blueprint: A Strong Economy: It’s every Australian’s business.

27 August 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Mutual Mindset: 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 co-operative and mutual sector.

28 August 2024 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

BCCM ESG Community of Practice Workshop – Colin Melvin

Colin Melvin from Arkadiko Partners will discuss which ESG accreditations and frameworks bring value to co-ops and mutuals. 

29 August 2024 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Social Care Community of Practice

The next Care Together Program Social Care Community of Practice will be held on Thursday, 29 August 2024, from 3– 5 pm AEST.

24 September 2024 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.

30 September 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

IYC2025 Campaign information session

We will hold an information session to discuss the BCCM’s two substantive communications campaigns for IYC2025 .

22 October 2024 11:45 am - 2:30 pm

Chairs’ Forum

The only cross-sector meeting for the Chairs of Australia’s leading co-operative and mutual enterprises.