BCCM Events

Project managing a share issuance
2020-10-28 16:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Led by Alison McGuire, Link Group
This webinar will examine how to project manage a share issuance. It will cover how to prepare a prospectus and communicate your offer, manage the transaction, maintain member communications and systems management before looking at ongoing registry management and investor relations.
BCCM members are entitled to access this program free of charge.
Please contact BCCM to access past event videos in the members’ section of this site.

Resilience Symposium
2020-11-27 15:00 - 17:30 | Online
Australia’s CMEs in the year of the pandemic
Nationwide online and in-person in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Hobart.
Celebrating the launch of the BCCM CME Resilience Report, this is an exclusive event for BCCM CEOs, Executive Leaders and Directors to come together as a sector for the first time in 2020.
Join award-winning journalist Laura Tingle in conversation with internationally renowned political economist and journalist, Will Hutton, (author of the seminal, “The State We’re In” and “The Writing on the Wall: China and the West in the 21st Century”) followed by a live panel discussion with eminent economists and business leaders.
This is a hybrid event, giving you the opportunity to join the symposium online from anywhere in Australia and at intimate and exclusive COVID-safe gatherings across capital cities.
Laura Tingle’s interview with Will Hutton will discuss our collective economic futures following the global pandemic. Attendees are invited to join the live debate with Dr Hewson, Dr Leigh and Su McCluskey to debate the trajectory of the economy as the nation navigates the path to recovery.
The launch of the CME Resilience Report will showcase how BCCM Members have risen to meet the health, social and economic challenges using the strength of the CME model. Don’t miss this opportunity to join guest commentators and the leadership of the CME sector to reflect on the strengths of the sector and to look ahead with confidence about what we can achieve for our members and communities.
BCCM Member CEOs and Directors are invited to explore the collective vision of our sector and the role we play in building Australia’s resilient, inclusive and sustainable economy of the future.
Where: Nationwide online and in-person in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Hobart.

The first issuance of MCIs with Australian Unity
2021-02-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Online
With Rohan Mead, Group Managing Director and CEO, Australian Unity; Adam Vise, Group Treasurer, Finance & Strategy, Australian Unity; Esther Kerr-Smith, CEO Wealth & Capital Markets, Australian Unity; and Damian Pretty, Director, Acacia Partners
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.
Our special guest at this exclusive event for BCCM Members is Rohan Mead is the Group Managing Director and CEO of Australian Unity. Joined by members of his team, he will provide first hand insights into the decisions and steps taken by Australian Unity to bring the first offer of mutual capital to market. Facilitated by Peter Hunt (Mutuo), the webinar will describe the challenges overcome in the process and offer tips for others considering issuing MCI and offer the opportunity for Q&A. We hope you can join this first Capital Partners Project Webinar for 2021.
Please contact BCCM to access past event videos in the members’ section of this site.

Towards an ASX listing: Practical issues to consider when seeking to raise capital from listing Mutual Capital Instruments
2021-03-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Online
Free webinar for BCCM Members
In this webinar Ken Chapman, Head of Strategic Delivery, Capital Markets and Kimberley Brown, Principal Adviser, Listing Compliance, both from ASX, will provide an overview of the ASX listing requirements and what mutual organisations need to consider when seeking to list MCIs.
This webinar will provide practical advice and information on how to become ‘listing ready’.
BCCM members are entitled to access this program free of charge.
Please contact BCCM to access past event videos in the members’ section of this site.

The Co-operatives and Mutuals Strategic Development Program (CMSDP)
2021-03-10 - 2021-03-12 | Perth, Perth, Australia
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.
The Program can be run in “bespoke” versions for co-operative and mutual enterprises (CMEs), including agricultural co-ops, to assist their boards and members to fully understand not only what a CME is and why it has a unique business model, but to examine how they can either build new co-ops that have the right foundations strategically rather than just compliant with legislation, or to innovate their existing business model. The emphasis is on applied strategic thinking and application of strategic management principles. The entire course has been developed from in-depth research at an international level, into the CME business model.
This course is assessed as Adept level and will require participants to have some knowledge and experience of the co-operative business model.
You can also contact Dr Steve Brown, Manager, AIM WA+UWA Business School Executive Education on 0413 802 702 or email sbrown@execed.com.au to discuss how the program could be customised for your CME.
Dates: 10-12 March 2021
Location: Perth
Cost: Special BCCM rate of $2660 (inc GST) a saving of $200 from the standard cost ($2860)
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.
Express your interest to attend future face to face Co-operatives and mutuals strategic development program

2021 BCCM Leaders’ Summit
2021-03-17 07:30 - 18:00 | InterContinental Hotel, Sydney, 117 Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
The BCCM is delighted to announce we will be presenting the BCCM CEO Leaders’ Summit as a hybrid event (in person and online) on Wednesday March 17, 2021 in the James Cook Ballroom at the InterContinental Hotel, Sydney.
Please note, due to the current venue regulations and interstate travel restrictions, the Taste of Australia Dinner has been postponed until later in the year.
The Summit features ABC Insiders host, David Speers, moderating panel discussions on the theme of Sustainability and ESG with an exciting line-up of national and international guests.
Our speakers include ESG pioneer Colin Melvin, MD, Arkadiko Partners (UK) – who first coined the term ‘ESG’; Jacki Johnson, Co-Chair Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative (ASFI) and Co-Chair of the UNEP FI Global Steering Committee; Claire LaBouchardiere, Senior Lawyer Corporations, ASIC and Dr John Hewson AM.
In person delegates can attend ‘deep dive’ CEO roundtable discussions exploring strategies for elevating the ‘social’ in their business and the corporate governance implications of climate risk. If you cannot travel to Sydney in March, delegates can jump online for an impactful program on the theme of sustainability and ethical investment opportunities.
Capping the day off, BCCM will host its first online and in person Awards ceremony announcing the 2020 Honour Roll Inductees into the virtual Hall of Honour. Members are invited to host ‘Virtual Cocktails’ around the country to celebrate the awardees, with live music from our jazz band.

2021 Summit wrap up
2021 Summit program

Event Details
Breakfast on the Hill: Wednesday 17 March 2021, 7:30 am – 8:35 am, NSW Parliament House, by invitation only Summit (in person): Wednesday 17 March 2021, 9 am – 6 pm, InterContinental Hotel, Sydney Summit (online): Wednesday 17 March 2021, 2 pm – 6 pm, InterContinental Hotel, Sydney
Speakers include:

Prof Ross Garnaut AC, Professor of Economics, The University of Melbourne
David Speers, ABC Journalist, Host of The Insiders TV program
Jacki Johnson, Co Chair United Nations Environment Financial Initiative, Co Chair Australia Sustainable Finance Initiative and Steerco member Resilient Sydney
Colin Melvin, Managing Director, Arkadiko Partners UK

2019 BCCM Leaders’ Summit and Industry Dinner Highlights

Link

2021 Summit Sponsors

CoopConnect Workshops
2021-03-23 09:00 - 12:30 | UTS CBSI-Dr Chau Chak Wing Building, 14-28 Ultimo Road, Ultimo, New South Wales, 2007, Australia
The BCCM in conjunction with Professor Emmanuel Josserand at the UTS Centre for Business and Social Innovation (CBSI), have launched a research report CoopConnect: A Coop Eco-System to enhance connectivity and promote innovation in the Cooperative Enterprise sector.
This report presents CoopConnect, an initiative to transform the co-operative and mutual enterprise (CME) sector by creating an innovative environment that will leverage their distinctive capabilities. CoopConnect also proposes a branding collaboration supporting CMEs to broadcast their distinctive position as community oriented, sustainable and socially responsible enterprises.
This study identified the following common challenges and opportunities for innovation in CMEs in Australia:

CMEs are (unfairly) perceived as lacking innovation
A need for more awareness of CMEs by consumers and potential business partners
A need to improve connectivity between CMEs
The challenge of talent acquisition, both in hiring staff (who may have misconceptions about salary or working conditions) and attracting board directors
The challenge and opportunities in starting a CME

CoopConnect Workshops
As part of the CoopConnect project, 3 focussed workshops will be run to provide industry consultation on three emerging ideas for enhanced industry collaboration and business development:
1. Communication and branding
When: Tuesday 23 March, 9am – 12.30pm
Where: UTS CBSI-Dr Chau Chak Wing Building, 14-28 Ultimo Road, Ultimo or online
The objective is not to create a new brand for co-ops and mutuals, but rather to ensure that the millions of members that are part of the co-op/mutual movement receive a coordinated message. This message should demonstrate the importance for our society of the principles. There could be a common and coordinated communication effort across BCCM members to relay this message with a strong multiplication effect. This can be achieved through existing communication channels, without creating a new brand. We need to bring BCCM members to that level; communicating with them but also helping them through implementation. This will include websites, social media and maybe some more specific operations. A related question is that of accreditation and whether it is through a specific scheme or in relation to existing schemes, such as B-Corp.
2. Entrepreneurial and financial ecosystem
When: Wednesday 31 March, 9am – 12.30pm
Where: UTS CBSI-Dr Chau Chak Wing Building, 14-28 Ultimo Road, Ultimo or online
This topic is a priority and essential to further the benefit of a larger coop/mutual footprint in Australia. While there is a first CME ‘incubator’, more can be done to create new co-ops and mutuals and support the broader diffusion of the values that come with such enterprises. A full eco-system should be created that spans the different stages of start-up development. This aspect would include like-minded investors that are ready to support new co-ops and mutuals and potentially using the new mutual capital instruments.
3. Innovation and business market place
When: Wednesday 31 March, 1pm – 4.30pm
Where: UTS CBSI-Dr Chau Chak Wing Building, 14-28 Ultimo Road, Ultimo or online
There is a need to develop the question of joint innovation and doing business together as a first priority. Existing ‘marketplaces’ focus on joint purchases to generate economies of scale but doesn’t favour the development of business between co-ops and mutuals. A first step would be to focus the marketplace on business to business activities between co-ops and mutuals but also to develop the demand by non-coops for products coming from co-ops and mutuals. A second step could be to open for business to consumer activities. Regarding innovation, a first step is to created communities of practices around the development of joint projects. A more ambitious innovation platform, with principles of open innovation between co-ops and between co-ops and others can also be envisioned.
Please RSVP to Nicole.Vlakic@bccm.coop stating if you can attend in person or online.
We hope you can join us to share your ideas and insights.

Introduction to Digital Communications for Co-operatives with BCCM
2021-05-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
This course supports new and existing co-ops to develop and maintain their online presence. This course will be presented via Zoom over six one-hour sessions and is limited to 25 people, so be sure to register your interest to avoid missing out. This BCCM course will be presented by Clare Fountain, Co-operative & Business Management Consultant and Kristin Sinclair, Digital Consultant.
Specific topics covered

Digital communications strategy
Storytelling and content marketing
Using your website to engage
SEO
Social Media
Analysis – using your data to improve engagement

Each session will be 60 minutes long: 45 minutes of presentation and 15 minutes for Q&A and includes a take-home workbook.
Dates

Week 1: Monday 10 and Wednesday 12 May, 6-7pm AEST
Week 2: Monday 17 and Wednesday 19 May, 6-7pm AEST
Week 3: Monday 24 and Wednesday 26 May, 6-7pm AEST

Cost
Cost (before subsidy): $500 plus booking fee. The Co-operative Farming program offers a 90% bursary for this course. Subject to approval, you will receive an email from the Co-operative Farming program confirming your successful application and with a discount code that you should apply at the checkout, this will ensure your payment is reduced to 10% of the full cost. Please note applications for bursaries need to be submitted no later than Monday 3 May 2021.
Express your interest to attend the next Introduction to Digital Communications for Co-operatives course

Meet the Co-op Farmers
2021-05-13 08:00 - 09:00 | Online
A candid new podcast series is telling the stories and adventures of Australian farmers transforming their businesses by working together.
Featuring leading primary producers, the eight-episode podcast Meet the Co-op Farmers will address some of the biggest issues in farming and put forward solutions aimed at future-proofing Australian family farms.
The first two episodes have gone live this week. The first interview explores the David and Goliath battle of the Victorian Mountain Milk dairy co-operative, forced to fight for their survival after the collapse of Murray Goulburn. Mountain Milk Chair Stuart Crosthwaite tells renowned agricultural journalist Pete Lewis: “We were not receiving a fair market price for our milk. We had lots and lots of outstanding bills. It was unbelievably stressful financially. I was questioning whether I wanted to be farming any more. The co-op structure really hit a cord with us, because everyone was equal.”
Other co-operative farmers at the forefront of agriculture interviewed include Sweeter Bananas Doriana Mangili, Larry McHugh from nut powerhouse Marquis Macadamias and Natalie Browning from one of the world’s biggest co-operatives, CBH.
Farmers, fishers and other primary producers are known for their resilience, but in the last few years they have faced unprecedented challenges: drought, fires, floods, global commodity and export market impacts and COVID-19 restrictions. Co-operative farming is seen as giving farmers competitive advantage and market power by scaling, collaborating and innovating.
Melina Morrison, CEO of the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) said: “The stories we are telling are inspiring in this period of upheaval. Through the experiences of other farmers and education from experts, this podcast series will show primary producers how they can build resilience and growth in their business by coming together in a co-operative. Farmers tell their warts-and-all stories of coming together in co-operatives to make sure they cut out the middle man and take back the supply chain.”
It is available for download on iTunes, Spotify and all good podcast hosting platforms. Or you can subscribe at coopfarming.coop/podcasts
Meet the Co-op Farmers podcast
MAY 13
The little dairy co-operative that could – Stuart Crosthwaite, Mountain Milk
How a little banana saved our farms – Doriana Mangili, Sweeter Banana
+ Extras: Meet the Co-op Farmers
MAY 20
How Australia’s largest grain exporter works – Natalie Browning, CBH
MAY 27
A fishing co-op formed with friendship – Rodger Long, Limestone Coast
JUNE 3
The farmer-owned berry company making $200 million a year – Stephen Thandi, Oz Group and fruit co-operatives
JUNE 10
How travelling the world’s farms helped Emma find the best way to run her huge cattle business – Emma Robinson, Beef Collaboration Project
JUNE 17
What’s at the heart of a community co-operative? – Kerry Murphy, TAFCO
JUNE 24
Secrets of the world’s biggest macadamia processing plant – Larry McHugh, Marquis Macadamias

The Big Co-op Conversation – Future Proofing Aussie Food
2021-05-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Online
Join us for a live stream conversation from Primex with our host, respected local reporter, Michael Cavanagh.
Join us for a live broadcast from Primex 2021, Australia’s Sustainable Farming Expo, in Casino NSW where we’ll be talking directly to farmers about their challenges and the opportunities in agriculture with a focus on how farmers control their supply chain from the paddock to the plate.
This is the grand finale of our Co-op conversations, the hugely successful live stream conversation focusing farmers who are successfully using co-operative farming business models.
Join renowned agricultural journalist Michael Cavanagh, as he talks to producers in diary, horticulture, fishing & beef. You’ll get live conversation and a birds eye view of Primex from our roving camera crew.
You’ll also hear from local MP’s, Directors and CEO’s of some of the countries most successful agriculture Co-operatives, including NORCO, Casino Food Co-op, OZ Group & Clarence River Fishing Co-op.
Farmers, fishers and foresters around the country will be able to view the broadcast from anywhere via livestream on their mobile phone or other device.
Presenter: Michael Cavanagh
Guest Speakers:

The Hon David Littleproud MP, Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management
The Hon Kevin Hogan MP, Member for Page, Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister
Gurmesh Singh MP – Member for Coffs Harbour
Melina Morrison, CEO, BCCM
John Seccombe, Chair, Northern Co-operative Meat Company
Satpal Singh Gill, Chair, OzGroup Co-op
Adam Bianchi, CEO, OzGroup Co-op
Danielle Adams, GM, Clarence River Fishermen’s Co-op

When: Saturday, 22 May 2021, 12-2pm AEST
Watch the Big Co-op Conversation on demand

Co-operatives and mutuals strategic development program (CMSDP) with Professor Tim Mazzarol
2021-06-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
This online course delivered in an intensive format over three weeks focuses on what sets co-operative and mutual businesses apart from other business types, and provides critical insights into key strategic focus areas. Modules include:

Understanding the co-operative and mutual business models
Governance and leadership in member-owned businesses
Marketing the co-operative advantage
Financing co-operative and mutual businesses
Legislative structures and their impact on co-operative and mutual enterprises.

This course will be delivered online by the Australian Institute of Management Western Australia (AIM WA) and the University of Western Australia Business School, Executive Education. As part of the Co-operative Farming project, BCCM is providing access to educational bursaries to cover 90% of the cost of this course for farmers, fishers and foresters who are interested in co-operatives, or currently engaged within a co-operative. If you are eligible for a bursary, this reduces the cost to you from $880 to $88 (GST inclusive). Learn more about the bursary program and apply for a bursary.
Duration: Six virtual sessions, 2.5 hours per session
Dates: 1-17 June 2021, 4pm-6:30pm (AEST) / 2-4.30pm (AWST)

Mod 1: 1 June, 4pm-6:30pm (AEST) / 2-4.30pm (AWST)
Mod 2: 3 June, 4pm-6:30pm (AEST) / 2-4.30pm (AWST)
Mod 3: 8 June, 4pm-6:30pm (AEST) / 2-4.30pm (AWST)
Mod 4: 10 June, 4pm-6:30pm (AEST) / 2-4.30pm (AWST)
Mod 5: 15 June, 4pm-6:30pm (AEST) / 2-4.30pm (AWST)
Mod 6: 17 June, 4pm-6:30pm (AEST) / 2-4.30pm (AWST)

Cost: Special BCCM rate of $880 (inc GST) a saving of $110 from the standard cost ($990 inc GST). Please email BCCM to verify your membership and receive the discount code, prior to booking.
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.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the virtual Co-operatives and Mutuals course, which was a great mix of presentation, independent learning and group discussion with other CME leaders. The course covered all of the essentials of successful CME management, and Tim provided several case studies and useful tools to help us apply the concepts to our own organisations. I would gladly recommend this course to any executive or senior manager, new or experienced, who are looking to refresh their thinking and expand their knowledge of CME’s.”
Michael May, General Manager, Shared Services, Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative November 2020
Express your interest to attend the online Co-operatives and mutuals strategic development program

MVM Virtual Masterclass
2021-07-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Online
This Virtual Masterclasses will be led by Dr Paul Thambar (Monash Business School) and is designed to help CME executives and their teams to develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of the Mutual Value Measurement (MVM) Framework©, as well as working together to identify the necessary tools and resources required to implement the framework within their organisation.
The purpose of the MVM Virtual Masterclass is to help CMEs develop the capability to implement the MVM Framework within their organisation. Facilitated by the MVM research team including Professor Matthew Hall and Dr Sarah Adams, the MVM Virtual Masterclass will run for four hours (breaks will be included).
Content will include an overview of the framework, guidance on clarifying and establishing your mutual purpose, implementation planning and deep-dives into each of the six measurement dimensions:

Commerciality
Shaping Markets
Member Relationships
Community Relationships
Ecosystem and Reciprocity
Mutual Mindset

Each dimension will be unpacked, and suggestions will be provided for how each of its elements (objectives, activities, performance measures) could be developed. This interactive masterclass will be an opportunity for CMEs to interact with the MVM research team and with peers. Pre-masterclass preparatory work will allow participants to get the most out of this class. The Virtual Masterclass has been developed to provide organisations with two individual registrations per registration fee to encourage participation by multiple team members.
Learning objectives

Working definition of each dimension of MVM as it applies to your CME.
Understanding of how your current measures relate to each of the MVM dimensions.
Analyse and understand how the MVM framework can be customised for your CME and identify implementation issues for further consideration
List of potential additional (if required) new metrics for each dimension.

The purpose of the MVM Virtual Masterclass is to help CMEs develop the capability to implement the MVM Framework within their organisation.

Watch how Statecover have incorporated MVM into their organisation
Find out more about the research underpinning the development of the Mutual Value Measurement Framework©

Program

Module 1: Introduction to MVM

Broad overview. Outline of purpose and objectives. With Q&A

Module 2: Deep Dive – Commerciality and Shaping Markets dimensions

Overview of dimensions
Separating into breakout rooms with guided discussion across both dimensions.

Module 3: Deep Dive – Member Relationships and Community Relationships,

Overview of dimensions
Separating into breakout rooms with guided discussion across both dimensions.

Module 4: Deep Dive – Ecosystem and Reciprocity and the Mutual Mindset dimensions

Overview of dimensions
Separating into breakout rooms with guided discussion across both dimensions.

Conclusion

Summary of activities undertaken
Closing remarks

Event information
Date
16 June 2021 (Agri-business), 1pm–5pm
Duration of online presentation
Five hours (four presentations with convenience breaks some of the sessions). This includes an optional one-hour consultation with the Monash team post-event to provide feedback for implementation plans.
Platform for presentation
Zoom
Cost
The cost of registering is per organisation and provides up to two registrations for key staff.

Non-BCCM member $1500 plus GST (providing two registrations per organisation)
BCCM member – $750 plus GST (providing two registrations per organisation)

Register
Express your interest in attending our MVM Masterclasses by completing the below form:

An introduction to co-operatives and mutuals
2021-07-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Online
July 2021: 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 understands 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.

Register

BCCM members should email info@bccm.coop for their promo code to access the member price
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Co-operative Financials and Governance for Accountants and Legal Practitioners (4.5 CPD)
2021-08-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Online
When

Session one: 17 August 2021, 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Session two: 19 August 2021, 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Session three: 24 August 2021, 11:30 am-1:00 pm

About
Co-operatives are a widely used business structure in Australia, particularly in agriculture and financial services. Despite this, there is a gap in the understanding of the co-operative business model, particularly in areas relating to financial reporting, capital raising and tax.
The Co-operative Financials and Governance for Accountants and Lawyers Program is the first course of its kind, designed to equip accounting and legal practitioners with the relevant knowledge to be able to advise clients on setting up and running effective co-operative businesses.
You will gain insights into financial reporting for co-operatives, co-operative capital raising instruments, and learn more about the legislation and tax settings governing co-operatives.
The program is being run in partnership with the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) and Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ) as a 4.5 CPD course delivered through three lunchtime Zoom sessions.
Each 1.5 hour session will feature short presentations, facilitated discussions and time for Q&A. Questions can be submitted in advance to info@bccm.coop.
Course details
Facilitated by Henry Botha, the Principal of Higgins Botha, our presenters are leading accounting and legal experts advising and servicing co-operatives across Australia:

Kevin Franey, Partner – Audit & Assurance, TNR Chartered Accountants
Mark Ellem, Partner – Taxation & Business Services, TNR Chartered Accountants
Katie Innes, Director – Business & Corporate, BAL Lawyers

This three-part course is particularly relevant for accountants and legal practitioners who want to service agribusiness clients which are predominately based in rural and regional communities.
This program will enable providers of professional services to understand and communicate the value of the co-operative model to Australian businesses and the wider economy.
This online webinar meets the criteria for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Accountants and Legal Practitioners. Upon completion of all three sessions, a CPD Certificate will be provided.
Register
Registrations are now closed. Express your interest to attend future courses.
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.

Aged Care Industry Roundtable
2021-08-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
By invitation only
Member-owned Governance and Innovation in the Aged Care Sector
Meeting objectives:

To raise awareness about co-operative and mutual enterprises (CMEs) and the benefits of ownership in social care settings like aged care and disability services.
To explore the critical success factors for establishing a Mutuals Support Program in aged care.
To build a community of support among people prepared to act on increasing the diversity of ownership models in aged care to include more co-operatives and mutuals in priority areas highlighted by the Aged Care Royal Commission.

Agenda
Opening comments
Melina Morrison, CEO BCCM
Acknowledgement of Country
Uncle Ray Minniecon, Director Bunji Consultancies
Empowering workers and consumers: why now is the time to address leadership, governance and cultural deficiencies in health, community and social services
Robert Fitzgerald AM, NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner
BCCM’s Action to Empower campaign
Melina Morrison, CEO BCCM
New models of ownership for changing times: A Mutual Support Program for Social Care
Gillian McFee, Adviser Social Care, BCCM
Different perspectives on ownership: Carer/worker, Service provider, Start-up family governed, Worker empowerment, Aged Care providers
Panel discussion facilitated by Gillian McFee with Linda Seaborn and Kathy Johnson (TAS), Darrin Johnson, CEO Kudos Services (SA), Faen Burrows, SILC (NSW), Anna Booth, Partner Co-Solve and former Deputy President Fair Work Commission, and Pat Sparrow, CEO ACSA
Feedback, Q&A discussion
Call to Action and Closing Comments
Melina Morrison, CEO BCCM

An introduction to co-operatives and mutuals
2021-08-26 10:30 - 12:30 | 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 understands 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.

Register

BCCM members should email info@bccm.coop for their promo code to access the member price
Jump online at An Introduction to Co-operatives & Mutuals Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite to register your staff

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.

Global Mutual Leaders’ Symposium
2021-09-08 17:30 - 21:00 | Queensland
Mutuality, ESG and investment
The BCCM’s Global Mutual Leaders’ Symposium is an exclusive event being held on the evening of Wednesday, 8 September from 5.30-9pm AEST.
Presented as a live simulcast between Sydney and London it brings together mutual business leaders from Australia and the UK as well as analysts and investment experts to share their knowledge of raising capital and impact investment markets.
The Symposium will focus on how co-operative and mutual purpose creates sustainability and how this fits the expectations of global investors. The agenda challenges attendees to link mutuals’ distinct advantages in this age of awakening interest in sustainability and impact and the growing awareness of environment, social and governance (ESG).
Moderated by well-known ABC financial journalist Peter Ryan, this unique program is an impressive line-up of international and Australian mutual executives, business analysts, market advisors, investors and ex-regulators.
This event will be broadcast from Royal London Headquarters and Sydney simultaneously and presented online. The setting will be intimate and provide you with the opportunity to participate in a world-class symposium, with the ability to network with your peers.
You will hear:

How global ESG standards are being set and how they will impact your industry
The way leading mutuals are driving performance by leveraging their “mutual business purpose”
From best practice leaders in sustainability reporting
How investors view the importance of sustainable business and what the mutual USP could be

Our speakers

Geoff Summerhayes, Senior Advisor, Pollination Group
Barry O’Dwyer, Group Chief Executive, Royal London
Rohan Lund, Group Chief Executive Officer, NRMA
Peter Hunt, Managing Partner, Mutuo
Melina Morrison, CEO, BCCM
Peter Ryan, Senior Business Correspondent, ABC News
Jonathan Labrey, Chief Strategy Officer, The International Integrated Reporting Framework
Jim Parker, Regional Director, Communications, Dimensional Fund Advisors
Hans Georgeson, CEO, Royal London Asset Management
Colin Melvin, Founder and Managing Director, Arkadiko Partners UK
Louise O’Brien, CFO, Bank Australia
Esther Kerr-Smith, CEO – Wealth & Capital Markets, Australian Unity
Ruth Woodall, Sustainability Reporting Manager, The Co-operative Group

CoOp Connect – Co-operative Development Fund Project: What and why?
2021-09-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
A series of three development workshops aimed at bedding down the detailed objectives, parameters, governance structure and legal model for the Co-operative Development Fund and associated development program, co-facilitated by the BCCM and Professor Emmanuel Josserand, UTS.
What and why? What is a fund for; what can it do; what will be its scope and what proven models (from overseas) can we emulate?
Please RSVP to Nicole.Vlakic@bccm.coop stating if you can attend in person or online.

Company Secretaries Forum
2021-09-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
Invitation only – BCCM member event
Brisbane/online
A forum for co-operative and mutual secretaries to raise and discuss contemporary governance issues and network with colleagues.

CoOp Connect – Co-operative Development Fund Project: How
2021-09-30 16:00 - 17:30 | Online
A series of three development workshops aimed at bedding down the detailed objectives, parameters, governance structure and legal model for the Co-operative Development Fund and associated development program, co-facilitated by the BCCM and Professor Emmanuel Josserand, UTS.
How (1)? Governance structure – who owns it?; who runs it?; legal and regulatory issues.
Please RSVP to Nicole.Vlakic@bccm.coop stating if you can attend in person or online.

ESG Partner Project launch meeting
2021-10-06 | Online
Invitation only – BCCM member event
This project is designed to give mutuals and co-operatives a leading edge in the burgeoning ESG investment market.
Time: TBC

An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals
2021-10-12 10:30 - 12:30 | 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 understands 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.

Register

BCCM members should email info@bccm.coop for their promo code to access the member price
Book online for you and your staff to attend An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals – multiple dates available

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.

What does the latest IPCC report mean for Australia’s co-operatives and mutual sector?
2021-10-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Invitation only – BCCM member event
The Sixth Assessment Report of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is the sixth in a series of reports which assess scientific, technical, and socio-economic information concerning climate change. The first release of the report in August covers the physical science. It is the most up-to-date physical understanding of the climate system and climate change, bringing together the latest advances in climate science, and combining multiple lines of evidence from paleoclimate, observations, process understanding, and global and regional climate simulations.
This webinar will cover:

What are the latest scientific findings and implications for Australia? – presented by Michael Grose of CSIRO
What are the potential implications for the co-operatives and mutual sector? – presented by Rade Musulin of Finity Consulting

There will be ample time for Q & A, chaired by Sharanjit Paddam of Finity Consulting.
Please email the BCCM to attend this member webinar.
Speakers

Michael Grose
Michael Grose is a research scientist at CSIRO, and is an IPCC Sixth Assessment Lead Author on the Atlas chapter and Interactive Atlas tool (and contributing author to Chapters 1, 10, 11 and 12). Michael works in the area of climate and climate change, understanding processes driving past and future climate changes, attribution of change and in producing climate projections for the future in Australia and the Pacific. He is the author of over 100 scientific papers, book chapters and communication products on climate.

Rade Musulin
Rade Musulin is a Principal at Finity Consulting in Sydney, Australia, focusing on extreme events and climate risk. Previously he served as the Chief Executive Officer of FBAlliance Insurance, Chief Operating Officer of Aon Benfield Analytics Asia Pacific, and Vice President Operations, Public Affairs, and Reinsurance for the Florida Farm Bureau Insurance Companies.
Rade serves as Convenor of the Actuaries Institute of Australia Climate Change Working Group, Vice-Chair of the International Actuarial Association’s Resource and Environment Forum, and was Vice President – Casualty for the American Academy of Actuaries from 2016 – 2018.
His main areas of interest include how changing population demographics affect catastrophe exposure, climate change adaptation, applications of catastrophe models for disaster planning in developing countries, building code development, and community resilience. Rade has maintained close ties with academic institutions, including being a lecturer for undergraduate classes in actuarial science, risk management, and political science.

MVM Community of Practice
2021-10-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
Invitation only – BCCM member event
This meeting is part of a series of online meetings designed to provide a network of support for wherever you are on your Mutual Value Measurement© (MVM) journey. These collaborative meetings will aid CMEs to practically introduce and expand the use of the MVM Framework© within their organisation.
Designed for MVM users to share ideas and measures to help each other use the framework more effectively to promote reciprocity and best practice. Each meeting will feature a special presentation from a CME highlighting their experience with MVM.
Please contact the BCCM to request an invitation to join the MVM Community of Practice group.

Social Care Community of Practice
2021-10-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Online
Invitation only
The next Social Care Community of Practice will be held on Thursday, 14 October 2021, 4pm-5.30pm AEST.

Please email Nicole Vlakic to apply to join the Social Care Community of Practice.

Program

Welcome and introductions
Melina Morrison, CEO, BCCM
Case study – Supporting Independent Living Co-operative (SILC)
Steve Anthony OAM, Founder and CEO, SILC
Approaching Social Care with a different mindset
Cliff Mills, a UK expert in co-operative design and Robert Fitzgerald AM, Commissioner, Ageing & Disability Commission
Follow up actions from the Roundtable – Q&A and discussion
Gillian McFee, Advisor Social Care, BCCM and Anna Booth, Director, CoSolve
Close and outline of next CoP on 2 December 2021
Melina Morrison, CEO, BCCM

Speakers

Melina Morrison, CEO, Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM)
Melina Morrison is the inaugural CEO of the BCCM and was a driving force behind the establishment of the Council in 2013.
Melina has since led the association to many historic achievements for Australian co-operatives and mutuals. Under Melina’s leadership, the BCCM has achieved fundamental reforms to level the playing field for member-owned firms and to encourage greater diversity of ownership particularly in sectors like aged care. She has created greater awareness of co-ops and mutuals and successfully advocated for and driven legislative and regulatory changes to improve the operating landscape for co-ops and mutuals.
Melina has cultivated valuable national and international connections especially through the International Co-operative Alliance. In 2018, Melina arranged a UK Mutuals Study Tour providing the opportunity for Australian social care leaders to learn about new forms of co-operatives including very successful employee and multi-stakeholder co-operatives, many in health and social care.
A highlight of Melina’s advocacy for increasing different approaches to member ownership in social care sectors like aged care and disability services, BCCM was invited by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to support and educate 100+ public servants who are allied health therapists, establish Australia’s first employee-owned mutual to form from a public agency.

Gillian McFee, Adviser Social Care, Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM)
Gillian is the author of BCCM’s paper on Action to Empower.
After holding senior executive and non-executive roles in aged care and community services for governments and the not-for-profit sector, Gillian immersed herself in understanding the co-operative and mutual business model at a time when she felt there was an opportunity to diversify the ownership structure of service providers to make way for new consumer directed and individualised funding programs. Gillian was instrumental in the formation of Kudos Services, Australia’s first employee-owned mutual to form from a public agency and she advises CEHL Ltd, Australia’s largest housing co-operative.

Anna Booth, Partner, CoSolve
Anna describes herself as a “multi-perspective workplace participant,” with a career that has evolved from being in and around workplaces all her working life. Over many years, Anna has been appointed to senior industrial relations positions including as Vice-President of the Australian Fair Work Commission and as a member and Vice-President on the ACTU Executive, where she also served as Chair of the ACTU Women’s Committee. In early 2000, with business partner, Clive Thompson, Anna co-founded CoSolve, advising and facilitating interest- based mediation outcomes in workplaces across Australia. Anna has held non-executive board roles, at times involving highly complex corporate governance issues, including at the Commonwealth Bank and NRMA. A recurring theme of Anna’s career is fairly representing the interests of vulnerable people in workplaces and placing herself in roles that have enabled her to have lived experience about how the ownership of a corporation influences its workplace culture.

Steve Anthony OAM, Founder and CEO, Supporting Independent Living Co-operative (SILC)
Steve was an executive with Citibank from 1982 till 1996 – initially as a foreign exchange dealer in Sydney and later as the Head of Investment Management in Tokyo and finally as Head of Financial Markets in Australia.
His formal education includes BEc (Hons) Sydney University 1974, PGCE (Cambridge University) 1979 and SEP (Stanford University) 1990. He is the author of Foreign Exchange in Practice and a number of industry handbooks.
Steve and Sue have a son, Patrick, who has autism. They were one of the founding families of a charity called Giant Steps that operates a school for children with autism in 1995. In 2015, they established PaRA Co-operative to run a family governed home in which Patrick lives with two housemates who were part of the original 12 students at Giant Steps. SILC was established to help other groups of families establish co-operatives to similar homes.
Since 1996 Steve has been self-employed an executive coach but his time is mainly spent as pro bono CEO of SILC. SILC is a cooperative of cooperatives that is an NDIS Service Provider of Supported Accommodation in 10 family governed homes in Sydney.

Robert Fitzgerald AM, NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner
Robert has been highly influential in the community services and disability sectors for many years including as a Commissioner with the Australian Productivity Commission, Commissioner to the Royal Commission on Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, and Commissioner, NSW Community and Disability Services.
Robert wrote the foreword to BCCM’s paper on Action to Empower and served as a member of BCCM’s Mutuals Task Force.

Cliff Mills, Consultant, Anthony Collins Solicitors (UK)
Cliff Mills is a co-operative lawyer in the UK with 30 years’ experience advising co-operative, mutual and member-based organisations on ownership, governance and structure. He particularly works on innovation in the use of legal structures, supporting the concept of enterprise for the common good rather than for private benefit. He is a recognised expert in UK co-operative law, advises on modernising legislation, and is currently the appointed UK expert for a joint European Commission and International Co-operative Alliance project to evaluate cooperative law around the world.
Cliff is a consultant with Anthony Collins Solicitors, and Principle Associate at Mutuo, the mutuals advocacy firm.

CoOp Connect – Co-operative Development Fund Project: How 2
2021-10-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
A series of three development workshops aimed at bedding down the detailed objectives, parameters, governance structure and legal model for the Co-operative Development Fund and associated development program, co-facilitated by the BCCM and Professor Emmanuel Josserand, UTS.
How (2)? Confirming legal model and business case – including legal structure and financial plan for start-up to ramp up.
Please RSVP to Nicole.Vlakic@bccm.coop stating if you can attend in person or online.

BCCM Public Affairs Committee meeting
2021-10-26 16:30 - 17:30 | Online
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.
In this first meeting, we will allocate time to look at National Regulation of Co-operatives.
To learn more about this meeting and committee, please email Anthony Taylor.

Webinar: Co-op registry management - for member engagement and investment-readiness
2021-10-29 11:30 - 12:30 | Online
Invitation only – BCCM member webinar
A one hour webinar covering:

The role of digital registry management in engaging members and raising and managing capital in co-ops
Case studies from the Co-operative Farming pilot project and NZ co-ops.

Join experienced share registry provider Syndex and the BCCM for the launch of a new partnership aimed at supporting Australian CMEs member and share registry functions.
Detail
Co-ops and mutuals are increasingly large and complex organisations and require professional member reporting, communications, managing member registries and rebate/dividend distribution processes to engage and retain members. In addition, relying on paper-based administrative systems can be a barrier to liquidity in member investments and to raising new capital by way of shares, debentures or Co-operative Capital Units (CCUs).
Through the Co-operative Farming program, BCCM worked with software provider Syndex to pilot a registry solution that helps to take the ‘admin pain point’ away from the running of Australian agricultural co-operatives and pave the way for full utilisation of co-op securities. Syndex have worked with co-ops in New Zealand for a number of years and were able to tailor their offering to the Australian co-op context of Co-operatives National Law. Syndex is now pleased to bring a range of co-op informed digital registry solutions to the Australian CME sector.
There will be time for Q&A with Kate Hage and Jamie Hall from Syndex.
Please email the BCCM to attend this member webinar.

Webinar: How to maximise success when making key executive appointments in mutuals and co-ops
2021-11-04 11:30 - 12:15 | Online
Invitation – BCCM member-only event
Co-operatives and mutuals are great places to work. CMEs have a competitive advantage attracting talent as people increasingly look to work for values-driven organisations. How can we maximise this opportunity in the current market? Join Practice Leader at Gerard Daniels, Geoff Curran, for this short, insightful discussion on recruiting for success.
This webinar will focus on how to maximise success when making key executive appointments in mutuals and co-ops. Suitable for chairs, CEOs, C-suite, hiring decision-makers and human resource managers.
Geoff will point out the key things to consider in order to maximise success for an important executive hire, including well-defined accountabilities and position responsibilities, selection criteria and an agreed understanding of what success looks like in the role.
Geoff will discuss what makes mutuals and co-operatives unique and what this means when evaluating people currently working in the sector and those being considered from outside. He will expand on what to evaluate when assessing people to ensure they are a fit for a mutual or co-operative, and more specifically for your organisation.

Please email the BCCM to attend this member webinar.

Speaker

Geoff Curran, Practice Leader, Gerard Daniels
Geoff has more than 30 years of executive search experience across the Asia Pacific market, including founding and successfully operating his own firm which offered both executive search and recruitment services. Geoff has completed numerous senior leadership roles with substantial functional expertise in general management, data and analytics, sales and marketing, operations, finance and customer management. Geoff has worked as a trusted adviser across a broad range of clients including for listed, private and not-for-profit organisations. He has a particular interest in working with organisations in the mutual and co-operative sector. Geoff holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Western Australia.

An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals
2021-11-09 13:30 - 15:30 | 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.

Register

BCCM members should email info@bccm.coop for their promo code to access the member price
Book online for you and your staff to attend An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals – multiple dates available

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.
