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SUMMARY:BCCM National Housing Strategy Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Members only \nBCCM National Housing Strategy Session 1: Mutual capital vehicles for investing in affordable housing \nPlease contact Linda Seaborn for details on these sessions.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/bccm-national-housing-strategy-session-1/
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SUMMARY:Mutual Mindset: An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals
DESCRIPTION:Mutual Mindset: An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals\nDo you have new employees unfamiliar with co-operative and mutual structures and their purpose? Or do you have directors and executives looking to deepen their knowledge of the sector? This is a 2-hour online program designed to provide a general introduction to the co-ops and mutual industry in Australia and globally. \nThis course is suitable for anyone new to co-operatives and mutuals and those looking for a refresher and information on the live sector. It can be tailored to your existing induction training program\, or your employees can take one of our online classes throughout the year. \nIt is facilitated by well-known co-operative development expert Antony McMullen and includes live interaction and two guest speakers. \nWatch past guest speaker interviews. \nAbout this course\nThe key objective is to educate and 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 co-operative or mutual\, whether frontline staff\, management or directors. It will help build a meaningful connection between the employee and the wider co-operative and mutual sector\, as well as strengthen the relationship with their individual employer. \nThis is achieved through a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles which underpin co-operatives and mutuals as businesses that put purpose\, people\, and communities at the heart of the enterprise. \nIt is delivered in a live\, interactive webinar structure with a unique live Q&A with two sector leaders. Knowledge is delivered in a fun and accessible format. \nBy undertaking the course\, your employees will learn: \n\nAbout the co-operative and mutual business model and how it is different to other kinds of business structures.\nAbout the purpose of co-ops and mutuals and how they are structured to benefit members.\nSome real examples of co-ops and mutuals through case studies.\nHow co-ops and mutuals are started here and around the world.\nWhy working for a co-op or mutual matters – in live conversations with two senior co-op or mutual business leaders.\n\nLearning outcomes\nUpon completing the course\, attendees will be able to demonstrate their understanding of: \n\nThe size\, scale and impact of the co-op and mutual sector in Australia.\nThe unique nature and fundamental concepts of co-operative and mutual businesses.\nSimilarities and differences from other business models\, including shareholder-owned businesses.\nThe origins and development of co-operatives and mutuals in Australia and overseas (including mutual ADIs\, Friendly Societies and agricultural and retail co-ops).\nThe seven global co-operative principles and the three mutual values.\nWhy co-operatives and mutuals matter to a sustainable economy and society.\n\n\nLength: 2 hours \nDelivery mode: Online \nProfessional development: 2 CPD points are awarded \n\nGuest speakers\n \nRobyn Donnelly\, Consultant\nRobyn has a background as a practising lawyer and academic at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst\, NSW. She held the position of Legal Manager for the NSW Registrar of Co-operatives and provided drafting instructions for the Co-operatives National Law. As a consultant she provided advisory services for new co-operative start-ups\, and authored the Community Investment Handbook for Australian Co-operatives. Robyn has provided strategic regulatory advice to the BCCM for over 10 years and led the development team for the Co-op Builder\, Australia’s only free drafting resource for new co-operative formations. Her later work for the BCCM was to draft the Capital Builder\, providing step by step guidance for co-operative fundraising as well as providing content for the  BCCM training courses on the BCCM Co-operative Farming website. She is continuing research on fundraising avenues and its regulatory constraints under Australian laws. \n  \n \nDavid Fraser\, Group Chief Executive Officer\, Capricorn Society\n\nDavid has over 38 years’ experience in the automotive industry and has held senior sales\, marketing and general management roles over the past two decades. Prior to his appointment as Capricorn’s Group Chief Executive Officer in July 2019 he was CEO of the co-operative’s Automotive Division from 2013. \nBefore joining Capricorn in 2006\, David was Group General Manager of Supply Direct\, a wholly owned subsidiary of ASX-listed Ausdrill\, and responsible for its operations in Australia\, United Kingdom\, South Africa and West Africa. He was also a former Associate Director and Group General Manager of ASX-listed Coventry Group Ltd and was responsible for the sales\, marketing and administration of the Group’s automotive businesses. He is a current Director of various Capricorn subsidiary Boards\, Councillor of the Co-operatives Federation of WA\, and a Director and current Chair of Western Australian Motor Industry Foundation. David is also a former Director and past President of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association. \nDavid is a Director on the BCCM board. \nWatch past guest speaker interviews. \n\nCost\n\nBCCM Member (1–9 registrations) – $253 plus GST and booking fee\nBCCM Member (10+ registrations) – $197 plus GST and booking fee\nNon-BCCM Members – $454 plus GST and booking fee\n\n\n\nRegister\n\nBook online. \n\nEmail the BCCM education team if you require additional information. \n  \nThe material presented by the BCCM is distributed as an information source only and is subject to change without notice. \nThe 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. \nDespite 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.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/an-introduction-to-co-operatives-and-mutuals-25-june-2024/
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SUMMARY:BCCM CEO Roundtable and Directors' Dinner
DESCRIPTION:BCCM full member event for CEOs only \n\nCEO Roundtable and 2024 NME launch: Tuesday\, 18 June 2024\, 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm AEST\nBCCM Directors’ Dinner (pre-dinner drinks and three-course dinner\, hosted by the BCCM Board): Tuesday\, 18 June 2024\, 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm AEST\n\nThe Fullerton Hotel Sydney\, 1 Martin Place\, Sydney NSW 2000 \nCEOs of BCCM full members are invited to the 2024 BCCM CEO Roundtable and Dinner\, where you will have an exciting conversation with your peers and hear from our guest speakers about the opportunities to harness our purpose-driven business model and artificial intelligence for strategic success. \nWe will be joined for part of the proceedings by the Hon Ed Husic MP\, Minister for Industry and Science. \nHow to decide who or what decides: Leveraging the predictive power of artificial intelligence for your organisation. \nSmart companies are moving beyond the risk lens to consider what use cases will become their AI “North Star”. In the first part of the roundtable\, you will join 30 BCCM member CEOs for a conversation about how AI can spur innovation and commercial success without breaching our trusted relationship with our member-owners’ data. Tim Trumper\, The NRMA President\, Quantium advisor and founding shareholder\, and author of the breakthrough book AI:Game On\, will facilitate this discussion. \nTim’s book is recommended for pre-reading and can be purchased through Amazon. \nThe second part of the roundtable is a discussion facilitated by Peter Hunt\, Managing Partner of Mutuo\, on harnessing industry-wide collaboration for strategic mutual advantage. Peter will use Mutual Value Measurement© (MVM) to stimulate a discussion around the tables about the purpose of modern mutuals and co-operatives and how we can use our differences strategically. \nYou can read about how UK mutual Newcastle Building Society refined its strategy using MVM. \nThe CEO Roundtable and Directors’ Dinner is a member-only BCCM event. Two tickets are allocated for each BCCM full member\, including the CEO and another senior executive (COO\, CSO\, CFO\, etc.). Following the roundtable\, please join us for an intimate dinner with a guest speaker\, hosted by the BCCM Directors. An accommodation package has been negotiated. \nFor any questions\, please contact Events Convenor Bev Wood at summit@bccm.coop.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/bccm-ceo-roundtable-and-dinner/
LOCATION:The Fullerton Hotel Sydney\, The Fullerton Hotel\, 1 Martin Pl\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Social Care Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Social Care Community of Practice (CoP) is a series of online meetings and events designed to develop a network of people and enterprises interested in business model innovation involving new ownership models that empower consumers and workers in social care. \nJoin us for our Social Care Community of Practice meeting\, which will examine “Lifting the lid on more Care Together projects and building understanding about Mutual Value Measurement (MVM)”. \nRegister online to join us on Thursday\, 23 May 2024\, from 3– 5 pm AEST.  \nEmail Nicole Vlakic to apply to join the Social Care Community of Practice and be added to the CoP mailing list. \nIf you missed our past CoP webinars\, you can watch them online.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/social-care-community-of-practice-may2024/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240430T140000
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SUMMARY:Mutual Mindset: An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals
DESCRIPTION:Mutual Mindset: An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals\nDo you have new employees unfamiliar with co-operative and mutual structures and their purpose? Or do you have directors and executives looking to deepen their knowledge of the sector? This is a 2-hour online program designed to provide a general introduction to the co-ops and mutual industry in Australia and globally. \nThis course is suitable for anyone new to co-operatives and mutuals and those looking for a refresher and information on the live sector. It can be tailored to your existing induction training program\, or your employees can take one of our online classes throughout the year. \nIt is facilitated by well-known co-operative development expert Antony McMullen and includes live interaction and two guest speakers. \nWatch past guest speaker interviews. \nAbout this course\nThe key objective is to educate and 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 co-operative or mutual\, whether frontline staff\, management or directors. It will help build a meaningful connection between the employee and the wider co-operative and mutual sector\, as well as strengthen the relationship with their individual employer. \nThis is achieved through a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles which underpin co-operatives and mutuals as businesses that put purpose\, people\, and communities at the heart of the enterprise. \nIt is delivered in a live\, interactive webinar structure with a unique live Q&A with two sector leaders. Knowledge is delivered in a fun and accessible format. \nBy undertaking the course\, your employees will learn: \n\nAbout the co-operative and mutual business model and how it is different to other kinds of business structures.\nAbout the purpose of co-ops and mutuals and how they are structured to benefit members.\nSome real examples of co-ops and mutuals through case studies.\nHow co-ops and mutuals are started here and around the world.\nWhy working for a co-op or mutual matters – in live conversations with two senior co-op or mutual business leaders.\n\nLearning outcomes\nUpon completing the course\, attendees will be able to demonstrate their understanding of: \n\nThe size\, scale and impact of the co-op and mutual sector in Australia.\nThe unique nature and fundamental concepts of co-operative and mutual businesses.\nSimilarities and differences from other business models\, including shareholder-owned businesses.\nThe origins and development of co-operatives and mutuals in Australia and overseas (including mutual ADIs\, Friendly Societies and agricultural and retail co-ops).\nThe seven global co-operative principles and the three mutual values.\nWhy co-operatives and mutuals matter to a sustainable economy and society.\n\n\nLength: 2 hours \nDelivery mode: Online \nProfessional development: 2 CPD points are awarded \n\nCost\n\nBCCM Member (1–9 registrations) – $253 plus GST and booking fee\nBCCM Member (10+ registrations) – $197 plus GST and booking fee\nNon-BCCM Members – $454 plus GST and booking fee\n\n\n\nGuest speakers\n \nLeigh Bowden\, Chair\, The Coota District Co-op\nWhen Target announced the closure of its much-loved Cootamundra store\, the locals quickly realised they would need to travel to Young or Wagga to buy many of their everyday essentials – especially bras and briefs. A casual comment by Cootamundra resident Leigh Bowden\, “why don’t we start a co-op?”\, marked the start of a long but exciting journey that has seen substantial progress made towards opening a member-owned retail co-op in the town. The Cootamundra District Co-op opened its doors on 3 August 2023. \nIn addition to her role as Chair of the Cootamundra District Co-op\, Leigh is also an elected Councillor at Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council. \nLeigh holds a BA Dip Ed\, an MA in Women’s Studies and an Advanced Diploma in Applied Aboriginal Studies. She has worked as a casual academic for several universities in the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme. \nBefore moving to Cootamundra\, from Sydney\, Leigh owned and managed her own small business\, in addition to working as the National Community Relations Manager for a not-for-profit organisation. \nIn Cootamundra\, prior to being elected to Council\, Leigh was a member of The Arts Centre Cootamundra Committee\, the Course Coordinator of U3A and the non-Indigenous Project Officer of the Cootamundra Aboriginal Working Group. She continues to be a member of the Cootamundra Aboriginal Working Party\, the Council representative on The Arts Centre Cootamundra Committee and the Ellwood’s Hall Committee and represents CGRC on the Eastern Riverina Arts Advisory Committee. She is also Country Vice President of the Australian Local Government Women’s Association (NSW). \n  \n\n \n\nTrish Ridsdale\, Managing Director\, BoardBusiness\nTrish is an experienced Independent Company Director\, Chair and specialist consultant. She has a keen interest in how organisations work and has had an extensive executive journey including public company secretary\, business risk consulting practice leader\, as well as management roles in industrial relations\, human resources and internal auditing.   \nShe is focused on creating and sustaining organisational success and making the essential linkages between strategy\, risk\, governance and individual performance capability. For her\, these are the key drivers of an organisation’s success.   \nTrish has experience working across the private\, not-for-profit and government sectors.   \nHer personal measure of success is the time she spends working with interesting people and doing interesting things that make a difference.  \nWatch past guest speaker interviews. \nRegister\n\nBook online. \n\nEmail the BCCM education team if you require additional information. \n  \nThe material presented by the BCCM is distributed as an information source only and is subject to change without notice. \nThe 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. \nDespite 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.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/an-introduction-to-co-operatives-and-mutuals-30-april-2024/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Study tour of European housing co-operative sectors
DESCRIPTION:Key outcomes from the European housing co-operative sectors study tour\n\nWhat Australia can learn from European affordable co-operative rental housing models: A report on findings from the BCCM 2024 European Co-op Housing study tour\nUnlocking the “Missing Middle”: Lessons from the European co-operative housing sector\nFind out about BCCM study tours\n\n\nStudy tour\n\nVisit Copenhagen\, Vienna and Zurich\nExplore Europe’s large affordable co-op housing sectors for answers to the Australian housing crisis\nAn intimate learning experience\nSuitable for key decision makers with an interest in addressing the current housing crisis\, including: elected representatives and senior policymakers at all levels of government; philanthropic and community foundation representatives; superannuation executives; co-operative housing bodies; mutual housing lenders; and other co-ops and mutuals\nLearn from co-op housing experts in each country and by your guide Dr Sidsel Grimstad from Griffith Centre for Systems Innovation\nThe Tour is a collaboration between the BCCM and Griffith Centre for Systems Innovation\, Griffith University\n\nYou are invited to join the BCCM’s European co-operative housing study tour in April 2024. Visit Copenhagen\, Vienna and Zurich and learn about the housing co-operative model and its benefits. The tour will cover a variety of affordable co-operative housing models and examine financing mechanisms that have ensured the growth of these sectors. \nAustralia has a housing affordability and accessibility problem. The co-operative housing models can provide affordable\, secure\, sustainable\, empowering and community-oriented housing solutions and offer a vital contribution to help tackle this crisis. The rental housing co-operative model is a small but well-established part of the community housing sector in Australia\, but its advantages are not well known. The prevalence of shared or limited equity model of housing co-operatives\, in which residents contribute to the cost of housing\, is unknown in Australia. Rental and limited/shared equity housing co-operatives can offer a crucial “missing middle” to the available housing options. \nThis is a boutique tour with limited places\, which will enable close access and practical experiences with co-operatives and their leaders. The BCCM has a strong track record of informative\, purposeful and enjoyable study tours\, including a tour of UK mutuals and a US East Coast study tour of social care co-operatives and mutuals\, both in 2018. \nParticipants will:\n\nVisit housing co-operatives and meet with co-op housing members\, hear the stories of how they were developed and get a first-hand understanding of the benefits for residents of affordable co-operative housing.\nLearn about the development of the large affordable housing co-operative sectors and the financing and legal systems that made the growth of these sectors possible.\nObtain an understanding of the societal benefits and social impact of affordable co-operative housing. Assess how we can support the growth of housing co-operatives in Australia.\n\nThe tour will be guided by:\n\nDr Sidsel Grimstad– an academic at the Griffith Centre for SystemsInnovation with expertise on housing co-operatives and who has been a housing co-operative resident in Norway\nMelina Morrison – BCCM CEO\n\nItinerary\nCopenhagen\, Denmark (3 days incl. travel) \nIn Copenhagen\, we will primarily explore the rental housing co-op sector (Almene boliger)\, which offers affordable housing to 22 per cent of Danish households. It forms part of social housing and their model of tenant involvement in financial and maintenance management decisions is unique in Europe. We will visit a rental housing co-operative in CBD Copenhagen\, targeting disadvantaged groups in the housing market. \nVienna\, Austria (3 days incl travel) \nVienna has a long history of providing affordable housing to 40 per cent of its inhabitants through limited-profit housing associations. Around 20 per cent of the housing market comprises affordable rental cooperatives with strong public and private finance support. We will visit the Austrian Federation of Housing Associations\, individual housing span class=”word-wrap”>co-ops and also meet with city planners and financial institutions that have made the growth and stability of the sector possible. \nZurich\, Switzerland (3 days incl travel) \nZurich has strong government support for Limited-profit housing co-op development\, which comprises around 25 per cent of the housing sector. We will meet with the Federation for Zurich Co-operative Housing and visit individual housing co-operatives such as Kalkbreite\, Kraftwerk\, Heizenholz and Mehr Als Wohnen. \nCost and inclusions\n2024 indicative cost is AUD$19\,000.00 per person subject to internal European flight costs (excluding flights to and from Europe). \nParticipants are to make their way to Copenhagen. The tour will visit Copenhagen\, Vienna and Zurich. \nPrice includes accommodation and breakfast in 4-star hotels\, transport for the whole tour (excluding flights to and from Europe) and some meals. There is an option to have the BCCM travel agent organise flights to and from Europe. \nBookings\nThis tour is now fully booked. \nDownload the European housing co-operatives study tour flyer.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/bccm-european-co-op-housing-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240405T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240405T110000
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SUMMARY:National Co-operative Producers Roundtable with the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP
DESCRIPTION:Invitation only \nBCCM is hosting an invitation-only Boardroom Roundtable on the Competition Review\, with the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP\, Assistant Minister for Competition\, at The Fullerton Hotel\, Sydney on Friday\, 5 April 2024\, 9 – 11.00 am (AEDT). \nOn 23 August 2023\, the Australian Treasurer announced a Competition Review. The Review will last two years and will provide advice to the government on how to improve competition across the economy. The Review will look at competition laws\, policies and institutions to ensure they remain fit‑for‑purpose for the modern economy. \nCompetition policy impacts the success of co-operatives including those operating in the retail\, marketing and primary production. Australia lags other jurisdictions\, like the US which have anti-trust policies working in the interests of co-operatives. \nThe BCCM has arranged for this roundtable for the government to hear from co-operative businesses in retail\, marketing\, manufacturing and primary production. \nThe objectives of the conversation will be: \n\nSeek assurances that co-ops will not be disadvantaged by changes to competition law and policy\nA chance to tell your story and increase awareness about how co-ops contribute to a more competitive and dynamic economy and more secure supply chains.\n\nContact ceo@bccm.coop by 15 March if you are interested in learning more about this event.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/national-co-operative-producers-roundtable-with-the-hon-dr-andrew-leigh-mp/
LOCATION:The Fullerton Hotel Sydney\, The Fullerton Hotel\, 1 Martin Pl\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Advancing co-op impact while upholding autonomy webinar
DESCRIPTION:Listen to BCCM CEO Melina Morrison on the panel\nNCBA CLUSA and the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) are joining forces once again to host their third conversation on cooperative identity—this time zeroing in on Principle 4. This principle states that cooperatives are autonomous\, self-help organizations controlled by their members. In managing relations with governments\, suppliers\, sources of external capital and other stakeholders\, they must ensure that members remain in control and that the cooperative maintains its autonomy. \nRegister now to atttend \nAt the same time\, cooperatives are critical tools for social and economic development around the world\, and key partners in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By limiting its activity to environments free from outside stakeholder involvement or intervention\, the cooperative movement would stunt its growth and severely limit its potential to bring about a more just economy. This webinar will explore how cooperatives can reconcile maintaining member control with maximising their impact and influence. \nRegister now and join us for a robust discussion of the following questions and more: \n\nHow can cooperatives ensure that governments recognize their distinct character and maintain a level playing field in the legislative\, regulatory and tax arenas?\nCan cooperatives partner with governments and other stakeholders without undermining their autonomy and independent governance?\nHow can cooperatives best navigate highly regulated sectors\, such as banking and insurance?\nCan genuine\, member-controlled cooperatives flourish in countries where governments see civil-society organizations as competing with or threatening their own power?\nHow can cooperatives that operate in sectors subsidized by the government\, such as housing and health services\, preserve their autonomy while complying with the rules of government programs?\nWhen accessing capital\, how should cooperatives address the tension between member control and the expectations of the funding entity?\n\nThis webinar will be presented in English with simultaneous interpretation in Spanish and French.  \nAbout the co-op identity consultation process\nAs part of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA)’s #CooperativeIdentity consultation process\, the Cooperative Identity Advisory Group (CIAG) is inviting focused conversations on key issues at the core of our shared identity. These discussions – including this webinar – will help determine whether the Statement on the Cooperative Identity has stood the test of time or needs a refresh to reflect better what it means to be a co-op in the 21st century. Watch NCBA CLUSA’s first collaboration on equity and inclusion\, and their webinar on peace\, justice and strong institutions. \nSpeakers\n\nYashvantha Dongre\, Vice Chancellor\, Chanakya University (India)\nGiuseppe Guerini\, President\, European Confederation of Industrial Cooperatives and Social Cooperatives\nFaizal Khan\, Director and Registrar of Co-operatives\, Ministry of Commerce\, Trade\, Tourism and Transport (Fiji)\nMelina Morrison\, CEO\, Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (Australia)\nRobby Tulus\, Regional Director (Emeritus)\, International Cooperative Alliance-Asia Pacific\nErbin Crowell\, Executive Director\, Neighboring Food Co-op AssociationDavid Rodgers\, Interpretive Editor\, Guidance Notes to the Cooperative Principles
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/advancing-co-op-impact-while-upholding-autonomy-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240321T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240321T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215438
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SUMMARY:Chairs' Forum
DESCRIPTION:Invitation only – BCCM member event \nMelbourne/online \nThe only cross-sector meeting for the Chairs of Australia’s leading co-operative and mutual enterprises. \nThe 18th CME 100 Chairs’ Forum – Thursday\, 21 March 2024\, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm (AEST). \nWe will discuss “The governance landscape – insights and trends on the horizon” with our guest speaker\, Megan Motto\, CEO of the Governance Institute of Australia. Megan will also launch our partnership to deliver customised education to co-op and mutual company secretaries. \nThis Chairs’ Forum is a complimentary\, invitation-only event for BCCM Member Chairs. \nContact Carmel Butler for more information.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/chairs-forum-march2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240320T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240320T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215438
CREATED:20240202T040903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T042010Z
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SUMMARY:The Bunya Fund Showcase
DESCRIPTION:All BCCM members welcome. \nThe BCCM will showcase projects supported by Australia’s first co-operative enterprises development fund at The Bunya Fund Showcase. \nThe Bunya Fund was established in 2022 by the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals to assist the next generation of high impact co-operatives to scale and grow. More than $350\,000 has been committed in the first three years to fund community owned co-ops to increase their social\, environmental and economic impact in key areas of the economy from housing to health\, employment\, disability services\, organic farming and the arts. \nTo mark the halfway point of the first three years of the Bunya Fund we are holding a project showcase and panel discussion on “Community ownership: the social impact multiplier” on Wednesday\, 20 March\, 3:30 – 5:30 pm\, in the Wominjeka Amphitheatre\, Australian Unity\, 271 Spring St\, Melbourne. \nCelebrate the power of co-operatives in the community. \nSpeakers: \n\nAntony McMullan\, Bunya Fund Manager\nMelina Morrison\, CEO\, BCCM\nSiobhan Henderson\, Strategy and Impact Manager\, Australian Unity\nProfessor Emmanuel Josserand\, Bunya Impact Report Author\nRohan Mead\, Group Managing Director\, Australian Unity\n\nAnd Bunya changemakers\, Fellan Buckley (KCLC) Elena Pereyra (Cohousing Australia) and Zane Alcorn (Earthworker Construction Co-operative). \nThe Bunya Fund is generously supported by the co-operative and mutual industry. With thanks to the inaugural Bunya Funders Australian Unity\, Bank Australia\, CBH and CoPower. \nFor more information or to request an invitation\, please email ceo@bccm.coop by 13 March 2024.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/the-bunya-fund-showcase/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240319T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215438
CREATED:20240125T051111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T062410Z
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SUMMARY:Company Secretaries Forum
DESCRIPTION:Invitation only – BCCM member event \nMelbourne / Online \nA forum for co-operative and mutual secretaries to raise and discuss contemporary governance issues and network with colleagues.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/company-secretaries-forum-march-2024/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240322
DTSTAMP:20260407T215438
CREATED:20240201T083514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T063228Z
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SUMMARY:Reinvigorating regional Western Australia: A co-operative approach
DESCRIPTION:Join one of four free regional workshops to discover how the co-operative model has been successfully used in regional communities to create and retain important local services such as the supermarket\, pub and even aged care. \nSupported by CBH Group through the Business Council of Co-operative and Mutuals (BCCM)’s Bunya Fund and delivered by Peter Kenyon from Bank of I.D.E.A.S.\, the workshops explore the power of the co-operative model and its potential application in regional communities. \nWorkshop content\nThe half-day workshops will explore rejuvenating our regional communities through the proven power of community ownership and enterprise. The sessions will highlight the benefits of the co-operative model and are practically designed to help you to streamline the process of founding and expanding a co-operative. You’ll learn how to uncover community enterprise opportunities\, enhance community awareness\, effectively recruit members\, successfully harness local investment\, and identify the essential factors for success. Participants will gain practical strategies and be inspired by real-life examples where local businesses and services like the pub\, supermarket and aged care have been saved or returned to communities. \nWorkshop dates and venues\n18 March 2024\, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Uniting Church Centre\, Wagin WA \n19 March 2024\, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Ravensthorpe Community Resource Centre\, Ravensthorpe WA \n20 March 2024\, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm  Perenjori Recreation Centre\, Perenjori WA \n21 March 2024\, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm  Wongan Hills Community Resource Centre\, Wongan Hills WA \nRegistration\nWorkshops are free\, with morning tea and lunch provided to participants at no cost. \nVisit Bank of I.D.E.A.S for more information or to register for your local workshop. \nRegistrations close on 10 March 2024\, and places are limited. If you have any queries\, please contact Peter Kenyon on 0417 183 719 or email pk@bankofideas.com.au \n 
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/reinvigorating-regional-western-australia-a-co-operative-approach/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240315T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215438
CREATED:20240225T231819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T232109Z
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SUMMARY:The Value of Housing Co-operatives in Australia Report launch
DESCRIPTION:BCCM members are invited to attend the official report launch of The Value of Housing Co-operatives in Australia\, on Friday\, 15 March. This ground-breaking report presents the first data on Australia’s rental housing co-operative sector\, showing that its unique requirement for tenant-members’ participation in their own housing leads to not only housing stability and affordability\, but also skills development\, empowerment\, agency\, and other outcomes. \nThe launch will bring government\, academics\, housing providers\, and co-operative tenant-members together to discuss the report’s findings and their implications for a diversified and equitable housing system. We hope you can be part of this important conversation. \n\nKeynote report respondent: Rebecca Pinkstone\, CEO\, Homes NSW\nProject findings: Professor Louise Crabtree-Hayes and Associate Professor Neil Perry\nPanelists:\n\nSarah Anderson\, Northcote Housing Cooperative\, Victoria\nYvonne Jenkins\, BRANCH Housing Co-operative\, NSW\nNick Sabel\, CEO\, Common Equity NSW\nLiz Thomas\, Chair\, Australian Co-operative Housing Alliance and CEO\, Common Equity Housing Ltd\, Victoria\n\n\nChair: Melina Morrison\, CEO\, Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals\n\nPlease note this event will be also held in webinar form online for those who can not attend in person.  \nRegister online.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/the-value-of-housing-co-operatives-in-australia-report-launch/
LOCATION:Western Sydney University – Liverpool Campus\, level 9/100 Macquarie St\, Liverpool\, New South Wales\, 2170\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240314
DTSTAMP:20260407T215438
CREATED:20240125T050711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T054931Z
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SUMMARY:NSW Parliamentary Friends of Mutuals and Co-operatives
DESCRIPTION:Member event for NSW members – time to be confirmed \nNSW-based members of the BCCM are cordially invited to attend this meeting of the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Co-operatives and Mutuals to meet with Parliamentarians. \nWith access to affordable housing such a pressing issue for the people of New South Wales\, this meeting will focus on the role and contribution of housing co-operatives in NSW. We will have representatives from across the co-operative and mutual sectors in NSW in attendance to demonstrate the strength and reach of the co-operative and mutual movement in the State. \nMore information: info@bccm.coop \nAbout the Group\nThe Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) 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. \nThe first Parliamentary Friends Group of Co-operatives and Mutuals in the NSW Parliament was launched in October 2022. \nThe Group was established to represent the 750 NSW-based co-ops and mutuals in the 57th Parliament of NSW. It provides 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. The Group’s co-chairs are Clayton Barr MP\, Gurmesh Singh MP and Jenny Leong MP.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/nsw-parliamentary-friends-of-mutuals-and-co-operatives-meeting-march-2024/
LOCATION:NSW Parliament House\, 6 Macquarie Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240227T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215438
CREATED:20231129T044546Z
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SUMMARY:Mutual Mindset: An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals
DESCRIPTION:Mutual Mindset: An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals\nDo you have new employees unfamiliar with co-operative and mutual structures and their purpose? Or do you have directors and executives looking to deepen their knowledge of the sector? This is a 2-hour online program designed to provide a general introduction to the co-ops and mutual industry in Australia and globally. \nThis course is suitable for anyone new to co-operatives and mutuals and those looking for a refresher and information on the live sector. It can be tailored to your existing induction training program\, or your employees can take one of our online classes throughout the year. \nIt is facilitated by well-known co-operative development expert Antony McMullen and includes live interaction and two guest speakers. \nAbout this course\nThe key objective is to educate and 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 co-operative or mutual\, whether frontline staff\, management or directors. It will help build a meaningful connection between the employee and the wider co-operative and mutual sector\, as well as strengthen the relationship with their individual employer. \nThis is achieved through a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles which underpin co-operatives and mutuals as businesses that put purpose\, people\, and communities at the heart of the enterprise. \nIt is delivered in a live\, interactive webinar structure with a unique live Q&A with two sector leaders. Knowledge is delivered in a fun and accessible format. \nBy undertaking the course\, your employees will learn: \n\nAbout the co-operative and mutual business model and how it is different to other kinds of business structures.\nAbout the purpose of co-ops and mutuals and how they are structured to benefit members.\nSome real examples of co-ops and mutuals through case studies.\nHow co-ops and mutuals are started here and around the world.\nWhy working for a co-op or mutual matters – in live conversations with two senior co-op or mutual business leaders.\n\nLearning outcomes\nUpon completing the course\, attendees will be able to demonstrate their understanding of: \n\nThe size\, scale and impact of the co-op and mutual sector in Australia.\nThe unique nature and fundamental concepts of co-operative and mutual businesses.\nSimilarities and differences from other business models\, including shareholder-owned businesses.\nThe origins and development of co-operatives and mutuals in Australia and overseas (including mutual ADIs\, Friendly Societies and agricultural and retail co-ops).\nThe seven global co-operative principles and the three mutual values.\nWhy co-operatives and mutuals matter to a sustainable economy and society.\n\n\nLength: 2 hours \nDelivery mode: Online \nProfessional development: 2 CPD points are awarded \n\n\nCost\n\nBCCM Member (1–9 registrations) – $253 plus GST and booking fee\nBCCM Member (10+ registrations) – $197 plus GST and booking fee\nNon-BCCM Members – $454 plus GST and booking fee\n\n\n\nGuest speakers\n \nAdam Vise\, Group Treasurer\, Strategy and Social Value\, Australian Unity and Chair\, Birchal Equity Crowdfunding Platform\nAdam is responsible for investing\, financing (treasury)\, strategy and impact at Australian Unity. \nAustralian Unity’s goal is to deliver scalable impact and commercial returns by systematically and methodically measuring wellbeing outcomes (i.e.\, they systematically measure the S in ESG). Australian Unity provides health\, care and wealth services to its members while ensuring strategic clarity and financial resources to help one of Australia’s oldest and most successful companies achieve real wellbeing for its members and the broader Australian community. \nAdam is also a Director and Chair of Birchal\, Australia’s most successful provider of equity crowd-sourced funding to the country’s best and brightest entrepreneurs. \n  \n \nTarnya Fraser\, Deputy Chair\, Quairading Farmers Co-Op\nBack by popular demand. Tarnya Fraser is the current Deputy Chair and manager of special projects for the Quairading Farmers Co-operative. She previously worked in banking and finance. Tarnya has a Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)\, Bachelor of Commerce and a Masters in Business Administration\, all from the University of WA. Tarnya has a passion for keeping rural communities thriving and sees co-ops as integral to this. She is also a Grower Advisory Council member for CBH – in this role\, she represents fellow grain growers. “As we all know\, some things are too important to run simply for profit – rural communities and grain logistics are certainly two of them.” \nWatch past guest speaker interviews. \nRegister\n\nBook online. \n\n\nEmail the BCCM education team if you require additional information. \n  \nThe material presented by the BCCM is distributed as an information source only and is subject to change without notice. \nThe 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. \nDespite 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.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/an-introduction-to-co-operatives-and-mutuals-27-february-2024/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240222T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215438
CREATED:20240125T044825Z
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SUMMARY:Social Care Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Social Care Community of Practice (CoP) is a series of online meetings and events designed to develop a network of people and enterprises interested in business model innovation involving new models of ownership that empower consumers and workers in social care. \nJoin us for our Social Care Community of Practice meeting on Thursday\, 22 February\, from 9:30 – 11:30 am AEDT. \nDuring this session\, we will lift the lid on more Care Together projects and reflect on the first half of the Care Together Program. \nThe BCCM’s CEO\, Melina Morrison and Care Together Program Director\, Gillian McFee\, will facilitate this discussion and Q&A and discuss the whole Care Together project pipeline at a high level. \nRegister online to attend. \nEmail Nicole Vlakic to apply to join the Social Care Community of Practice and be added to the CoP mailing list. \nIf you missed our past CoP webinars\, you can watch them online.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/social-care-community-of-practice-feb2024/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240129T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240129T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215438
CREATED:20230510T022411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T224628Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Mutual Business Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Invitation only – BCCM member meeting \nThe BCCM’s Sustainable Mutual Business Community of Practice is a forum exclusively for BCCM members to share knowledge and practice on environmental\, social and governance sustainability. \nWatts Sustainability’s Peter Watts will present on Climate Commitments 5 and 6. \nMutuo’s Peter Hunt will examine how firms have expressed their social and mutual value through corporate reporting. \nFor information\, please contact info@bccm.coop.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/sustainable-mutual-business-community-of-practice-jan2024/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231205T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215438
CREATED:20231110T024408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T025849Z
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SUMMARY:Australian and New Zealand perspectives on Cooperative Identity
DESCRIPTION:Miss this webinar? Watch it online and download the presentations. \nAn invitation to discuss perspectives on the Cooperative Identity\nThe International Cooperative Alliance (ICA)\, the global apex for the co-operative and mutual movement\, is holding a worldwide consultation on the Cooperative Identity. With an estimated 1 billion members and 3 million co-op businesses worldwide\, how co-ops deliver on their purpose is driven by the underlying principles and values that guide them. \nJoining with our New Zealand counterpart\, Cooperative Business New Zealand (Cooperative Business NZ)\, we invite members\, business leaders\, stakeholders and anyone with an interest in the co-op movement to join an online discussion exploring how we think about\, communicate and live our co-operative identity as member-based businesses. \nIn an age of ESG and B Corp\, our organisations are positioned for the future we currently face into. We want to ensure as first world economies\, that our principles propel and advance our business success and provide us with competitive advantage. \nAbout the Statement on the Cooperative Identity:\nThe ICA is the global steward of the Statement on the Cooperative Identity – the Values and Principles of the cooperative movement. In 1995\, the ICA adopted the revised Statement on the Cooperative Identity which contains the definition of a co-operative\, the values of cooperatives\, and the seven cooperative principles described below. You can also consult the Guidance Notes on the Cooperative Principles and Values which give detailed guidance and advice on the practical application of the Principles to the cooperative enterprises. \n\nOpen and voluntary membership\nDemocratic Member Control\nMember Economic Participation\nMember autonomy and independence\nEducation\, Training and Information\nCo-operation amongst co-operatives\nConcern for community (social responsibility)\n\nJoin us for this webinar where you will gain an understanding of the global consultation on the Co-operative Identity and contribute your views to the ICA. Australia and New Zealand rely significantly on our co-op and mutual businesses for our economy and communities\, so please make sure our movement has a voice in the consultation. \nDate: Tuesday\, 5 December 2023 \nTime: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm AEDT (4:30 pm – 6:00 pm NZDT) \nVenue: Online Webinar \nPresenters\n \nMelina Morrison\, CEO\, BCCM and Co-Vice Chair Co-operative Identity Advisory Group\nMelina Morrison has been a driving force for change in the cooperative movement for two decades. She is the founder CEO of Australia’s first national body for cooperatives\, the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM). \nUnder Melina’s leadership\, the BCCM has achieved fundamental reforms to level the playing field for cooperatives. She commissioned the first study on the size and impact of Australia’s cooperative sector creating the first evidence base to advocate for better support for cooperatives. Melina also led the development of Mutual Value Measurement\, a framework to measure the total value created by coops\, with research partner Monash University. \nMelina was at the forefront of advocating and developing amendments to Australian law\, opening new opportunities for cooperative businesses to access capital to grow whilst safeguarding their cooperative status for future generations. Melina is a director of Australian Mutuals Foundation which funds development of financial cooperatives in South-East Asia. \nMelina is a former editor of the ICA Digest and worker on the ICA’s International Year of Cooperatives and Blueprint for a Cooperative Decade communications campaigns. \n \nRoz Henry\, CEO\, Cooperative Business New Zealand\nRoz Henry joined Cooperative Business as CEO in 2019. She has worked with the board to implement a strategy to build greater knowledge and understanding of the model by our government\, expand capability across our business communities governors and leaders along with establishing key partnerships. This is critical given the importance of co-op’s and mutuals to the New Zealand economy. \nRoz’s earlier career laid the foundations for her joining Cooperative Business NZ. Starting out with the New Zealand Dairy Board (now Fonterra) one of our largest co-op’s globally\, followed by an extensive period management consulting domestically and internationally\, working with a range of corporates\, co-operatives and government agencies\, along with heading up operations within a regional government agency\, has enabled her to utilise this experience and network to best support our business community. \n \nJacky Mills\, Chief Experience Officer\, Capricorn Society\nJacky was appointed as Capricorn’s Chief Experience Officer in March 2023. She is responsible for identifying and implementing strategies related to the overall experience of the Capricorn community. This includes the core functions of brand\, marketing\, market research\, the rewards program and external communications\, along with developing customised experiences designed to deliver on Capricorn’s vision and purpose. \nPrior to joining Capricorn\, Jacky held sales\, marketing and operational leadership positions at organisations including QBE Insurance\, IAG and Wesfarmers Insurance. Her experience includes brand strategy\, market research and insights\, customer experience monitoring\, business to business marketing strategy\, and the development of direct and partnered sales channels. \nCommencing her career in market research helped Jacky understand the importance of the end-to-end member experience and deeply understanding this from a member’s perspective. She is passionate about delivering excellent communications that are tailored to their audience. \n \nMike Brown\, CEO\, Marlborough Grape Growers Cooperative & Chair\, Cooperative Business New Zealand\nMike is a specialist in the export of food and beverages\, beginning his career as a winemaker and working in the primary sector ever since. \nAn advocate for collaborative activity\, Mike has chaired the boards of Zeffer Cider and Pure NZ\, and has been a director of several industry organisations. \n \nProf Nicola Shadbolt\, Professor of Farm & AgriBusiness Management\, School of Agriculture and Environment\, Massey University & Director\, Cooperative Business New Zealand\nNicola comes to the board with extensive experience across a variety of roles in government\, agribusiness and consultancy. Previously serving on the boards of Transit New Zealand and Fonterra\, Nicola remains a crucial advocative voice for the co-operative business model. \nIn 2018\, Nicola was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit for service to agribusiness. \n \nDr Ann Apps\, Honorary Lecturer\, School of Law and Justice\, University of Newcastle\nDr. Ann Apps is currently an Honorary Lecturer in School of Law and Justice at University of Newcastle Law School and an Honorary Fellow in the Laureate Research Program\, ‘Global Corporations and International Law’ at Melbourne University. Ann is a member of the ICA Law Committee. She has represented the ICA (Global) and the ICA Asia-Pacific on several projects\, including as a sub-regional legal expert  for the Legal Framework Analysis for Oceania in the ICA-EU Partnership on Co-operative Development\, the UNDESA Workshop on “The Role of Co-operatives in Sustainable Development in Asia-Pacific Countries” in Fiji\, and a project to build a regional framework for co-operative law in the South Pacific. \nTogether with her colleague\, Dr Sidsel Grimstad\, Ann was involved in the design and delivery of a co-operative law and governance module in a post graduate program on co-operative management and organisation at University of Newcastle. She has also designed co-operative law units to be included in other mainstream courses on business and corporations’ law. \nAnn is admitted as a solicitor of the NSW Supreme Court  and has practice experience in property\, commercial law\, and civil litigation. Ann has published in the areas of tort\, co-operative law and the law relating to mutuals. She has recently been awarded a PhD in Law. Her thesis considered the impact of law and regulation on co-operatives and mutuals in Australia. Her research interests include co-operative law and governance\, and the broader fields of corporate governance\, corporate social responsibility\, and legal models for social enterprise.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/discuss-australian-new-zealand-perspectives-on-co-operative-identity/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231128T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215438
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SUMMARY:Mutual mindset: An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals
DESCRIPTION:Mutual mindset: An introduction to co-operatives and mutuals\nDo you have new employees unfamiliar with co-operative and mutual structures and their purpose? Or do you have directors and executives looking to deepen their knowledge of the sector? This is a 2-hour online program designed to provide a general introduction to the co-ops and mutual industry in Australia and globally. \nThis course is suitable for anyone new to co-operatives and mutuals and those looking for a refresher and information on the live sector. It can be tailored to your existing induction training program\, or your employees can take one of our online classes throughout the year. \nIt is facilitated by well-known co-operative development expert Antony McMullen and includes live interaction and two guest speakers. \nAbout this course\nThe key objective is to educate and 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 as strengthen the relationship with their individual employer. \nThis 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. \nIt is delivered in a live\, interactive webinar structure with a unique live Q&A with two sector leaders. Knowledge is delivered in a fun and accessible format. \nBy undertaking the course\, your employees will learn: \n\nAbout the co-operative and mutual business model and how it is different to other kinds of business structures.\nAbout the purpose of co-ops and mutuals and how they are structured to benefit members.\nSome real examples of co-ops and mutuals through case studies.\nHow co-ops and mutuals are started here and around the world.\nWhy working for a co-op or mutual matters – in live conversations with two senior co-op or mutual business leaders.\n\nLearning outcomes\nUpon completing the course\, attendees will be able to demonstrate their understanding of: \n\nThe size\, scale and impact of the co-op and mutual sector in Australia.\nThe unique nature and fundamental concepts of co-operative and mutual businesses.\nSimilarities and differences from other business models\, including shareholder-owned businesses.\nThe origins and development of co-operatives and mutuals in Australia and overseas (including mutual ADIs\, Friendly Societies and agricultural and retail co-ops).\nThe seven global co-operative principles and the three mutual values.\nWhy co-operatives and mutuals matter to a sustainable economy and society.\n\n\nLength: 2 hours \nDelivery mode: Online \nProfessional development: 2 CPD points are awarded \nGuest speaker\n \nBrian Bennett\, Manager\, The Australian Mutuals Foundation (AMF)\nBrian has been the Manager of The Australian Mutuals Foundation (AMF) since July 2016. AMF supports the Asian Confederation of Credit Unions (ACCU) in Asia with its international Credit Union/Mutual/ Cooperative development work. \nBrian has had a 50-year career working with Credit Unions/ Mutual and Co-operatives in Australia. Brian’s last position was CEO of Encompass Credit Union (now Australian Mutual Bank) for eleven years to 2016. Brian has considerable experience working as a CEO and an Executive Manager and has worked in the areas of finance\, lending\, IT\, compliance and risk\, and strategic development. He has served on numerous boards and committees within the credit union industry in Australia. \nBrian is very passionate about Credit Unions/Mutuals/ Co-operatives\, their people and their work in Australia and developing countries. He has participated and presented as a speaker at Asian Credit Unions (ACCU) conferences and Pacific Credit Unions (Oceanic) conferences in Papua New Guinea\, Fiji\, Bali\, Nepal\, Myanmar and Thailand\, and has attended WOCCU conferences as appropriate. \nBrian has been instrumental in raising funds for international credit union development projects in Laos\, Timor Leste\, Myanmar and Bhutan. He helped establish the Australian Mutuals Foundation (AMF) and encouraged their support of ACCU’s international development work. \n \nTom Reddington\, Co-founder and National Director of Cooperative Power\nCoPower is an electricity cooperative which offers affordable and clean electricity to households across Australia. Over 4\,000 households have switched to CoPower to take the power back from huge energy corporations for the benefit of people and the planet. Every customer member has an equal say on where 100% of revenue goes. So\, your energy bill builds the world you want to live in \nTom co-founded CoPower in 2017 when managing a national climate justice program for the Australian Youth Climate Coalition.  CoPower grew out of discussions between the climate and trade union movements on the intersecting crises of dangrious global warming\, growing inequality\, precarious work\, and the corporatisation of life. The cooperative seeks to bring diverse communities together to fight for climate action\, help address the cost-of-living crisis and take back the commons. \nTom also works in the international trade union movement where his work has a focus on supporting workers on the frontline of dangrious global heating fight for a just and equitable transition.  Tom has over 10 years’ experience in the labour and climate movements in Australia and around world including helping establish the Earthworker solar hot water factory Victoria’s Latrobe Valley\, working to prevent child labour in West Africa\, and coordinating Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA’s climate justice and just transition program across the Asia and Pacific region. \nTom holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in International Studies and post graduate Diploma in Teaching. \nCost\n\nBCCM Member (1-9 registrations) – $230 plus GST and booking fee\nBCCM Member (10+ registrations) – $179 plus GST and booking fee\nNon-BCCM Members – $454 plus GST and booking fee\n\n\n\nRegister\n\nBook online. \nEmail the BCCM education team if you require additional information. \n  \nThe material presented by the BCCM is distributed as an information source only and is subject to change without notice. \nThe 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. \nDespite 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.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/an-introduction-to-co-operatives-and-mutuals-november2023/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231123T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215438
CREATED:20230904T010131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T002822Z
UID:10001458-1700751600-1700758800@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:Social Care Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Care Together Social Care Community of Practice (CoP) is a series of online meetings and events designed to develop a network of people and enterprises interested in business model innovation involving new models of ownership that empower consumers and workers in social care. Join us for our Social Care Community of Practice meeting on Thursday\, 23 November 2023\, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm AEDT. \nDuring this session\, we will lift the lid on the first three Care Together projects. Discover the goals of the projects and the challenges they aim to address. \nThe BCCM’s CEO\, Melina Morrison and Care Together Program Director\, Gillian McFee\, will facilitate this discussion and Q&A and discuss the whole Care Together project pipeline at a high level. \nRegister online to attend. \nEmail Nicole Vlakic to apply to join the Social Care Community of Practice and be added to the CoP mailing list. \nIf you missed our past CoP webinars\, you can watch them online. \nFind out more about the Care Together Program.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/social-care-community-of-practice-november-2023/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231026T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231026T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215438
CREATED:20221215T084004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T010839Z
UID:10001422-1698303600-1698343200@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:Breakfast on the Hill and BCCM Leaders’ Summit
DESCRIPTION:Save the date \nCelebration and collaboration – designing the next decade of success\nThe BCCM will host Breakfast on the Hill and Leaders’ Summit in Brisbane on 26 October 2023. \nBreakfast on the Hill is the opening event of the BCCM Leaders’ Summit where BCCM members\, community stakeholders and political representatives meet to discuss the role of co-operatives and mutuals in building a better Australia. \nThe BCCM Leaders’ Summit is the only leadership event uniting C-Suite attendees and directors from organisations across our diverse sectors. \nDesigned as a thought leadership forum\, our members share ideas\, network and discuss best practice at a series of closed-door CEO roundtables\, where attendees challenge prevailing norms and explore new ways of doing business. \nDelegates enjoy plenary sessions and panel discussions which feature international and national speakers. \nFind out more\, view the speakers and program and register online.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/breakfast-on-the-hill-and-bccm-leaders-summit-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231025T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231025T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215438
CREATED:20221215T083704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T032041Z
UID:10001421-1698258600-1698273000@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:Taste of Australia Dinner and Honour Roll Awards
DESCRIPTION:Invitation-only event – Save the date  \nThe big celebration\nThe BCCM Taste of Australia Dinner and Honour Roll Awards 2023 will take place in Brisbane. \nThis is a special evening to celebrate the achievements of our retiring leaders and enjoy co-operative produce. Enjoy the very best produce and wine at our renowned Taste of Australia Dinner. \nFind out more\, view the speakers and register online.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/taste-of-australia-dinner-and-honour-awards-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231025T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215438
CREATED:20230905T010513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T004527Z
UID:10001462-1698244200-1698253200@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:Communications Forum – BCCM Leaders’ Summit
DESCRIPTION:BCCM members \nThe BCCM will host our inaugural Communications Forum at the 2023 BCCM Leaders’ Summit. This facilitated workshop will examine how to use marketing and communications to capitalise on consumer interest in socially purposed businesses. \nPolling that the BCCM conducted earlier in the year shows that most members of a co-op or mutual are unaware of the organisation’s ownership structure – consistent with the results of our 2017 and 2012 surveys. At the same time\, participation in co-ops and mutuals has grown with a younger generation that is increasingly interested in doing business with purpose-led organisations. \nIn this 2½ hour workshop\, we’ll analyse the results of our polling trends and explore the messaging blueprint the BCCM has created for co-ops and mutuals to communicate the value they create for our economy and society. In the participatory section\, attendees will co-design a communications roadmap for capitalising on this consumer interest in our business values and discuss how to use this to leverage their brand proposition. \nThe workshop will take place on 25 October as part of the BCCM Leaders’ Summit. Register to attend and book your ticket.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/communications-forum-bccm-leaders-summit/
LOCATION:Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre\, Glenelg Street\, South Brisbane\, QLD\, 4101\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231025T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215438
CREATED:20230905T003637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T004442Z
UID:10001460-1698244200-1698253200@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:3rd National Agricultural Co-operatives Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Invitation only – BCCM members \nThe theme of the 3rd National Agricultural Co-operatives Roundtable will be Accessing Capital for growth and innovation for agricultural co-operatives\, with guest speakers Ross Verry\, CEO and Kate Hage\, Country Manager – Australia\, Syndex\, who will present a deep-dive case study of a capital raise by New Zealand agricultural co-operative\, EastPack. \nThe Roundtable will discuss issues raised at previous roundtables\, including farm insurance and alternative risk transfer options\, agricultural workforce\, and trade and export conditions. \nThis forum will be held as part of the BCCM annual Leaders’ Summit. \nFor more information on the National Agricultural Co-operatives Roundtable\, please contact Karl Coombe. \nAbout the National Agricultural Co-operatives Roundtable \nThe BCCM established Australia’s first national network of agricultural co-operatives to promote information sharing\, shared learning and problem solving. \nThere are more than 220 agricultural co-ops in Australia supporting more than 24\,000 Australian farming businesses who are their members. Agricultural co-ops operate in most sectors of primary production. What they all have in common is their business model and the legal and regulatory regime in which they operate. By working together\, agricultural co-ops can improve the operating environment for their businesses and advocate for enabling laws and programs. \n  \n 
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/bccm-national-agricultural-co-operatives-roundtable-oct-2023/
LOCATION:Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre\, Glenelg Street\, South Brisbane\, QLD\, 4101\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231025T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215438
CREATED:20230904T011204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T003123Z
UID:10001459-1698244200-1698253200@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:BCCM Co-operative Retail and Buying Groups Forum
DESCRIPTION:Invitation only – BCCM members \nThis BCCM forum\, combining our retail and buying group co-operatives is a roundtable\, Chatham House discussion on the challenges and opportunities for co-operative retail\, buying and marketing groups including rising costs of insurance\, workforce and talent acquisition issues\, supply chain disruption\, leasing\, energy and transport inflation\, digital innovation\, competition policy and accessing capital for growth. \nMr Qian Xiao Tong from FairPrice Co-operative\, the largest food retailer in Singapore with 35 per cent market share\, will be our guest speaker. Founded by the labour movement in 1973\, NTUC FairPrice’s mission is to moderate the cost of living in Singapore. From one supermarket\, it has grown to become a leading retailer in Singapore serving more than half a million shoppers daily through a network of over 370 outlets. It comprises FairPrice supermarkets\, FairPrice Finest\, FairPrice Xtra\, FairPrice Shop\, Cheers convenience stores\, FairPrice Xpress\, and Unity pharmacy. Its e-commerce portal draws over 700\,000 visitors monthly. NTUC FairPrice also owns a Fresh Food Distribution Centre and a centralised warehousing and distribution company. \nThis forum will be held as part of the BCCM annual Leaders’ Summit. \nThe Forum is open to all BCCM full and associate member co-operatives that operate a supermarket\, hardware store\, rural supply store or other retail outlet. The Forum is also open to BCCM member industry peak bodies that represent co-operative retailers. \nTo learn more about this BCCM member committee\, please email Linda Seaborn.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/bccm-co-operative-retail-and-buying-groups-forum-oct-2023/
LOCATION:Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre\, Glenelg Street\, South Brisbane\, QLD\, 4101\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231025T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231025T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215438
CREATED:20230905T010730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T010730Z
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SUMMARY:Chairs' Forum
DESCRIPTION:Invitation only – BCCM member event \nSydney/online \nThe only cross-sector meeting for the Chairs of Australia’s leading co-operative and mutual enterprises. \nThe 17th CME 100 Chairs’ Forum – Wednesday\, 25 October 2023 11:30am – 2:30pm (AEST).  This Chairs’ Forum is a complimentary\, invitation-only event for BCCM Member Chairs. \nIn addition to continuing our popular discussion series\, Professor Simon Wilkie\, Dean\, Faculty of Business and Economics\, Head of Monash Business School. Professor Wilkie will discuss the BCCM and Monash’s new Mutual Value Lab and share the opportunities it will create for identifying the value that CMEs bring to Australian markets and society.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/chairs-forum-oct2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231023T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231023T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215438
CREATED:20230510T022334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T022558Z
UID:10001446-1698076800-1698082200@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:Sustainable Mutual Business Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Invitation only – BCCM member meeting \nThe BCCM’s new Sustainable Mutual Business Community of Practice is a forum exclusively for BCCM members to share knowledge and practice on environmental\, social and governance sustainability. \nThere will be two workstreams to these sessions\, one concentrating on environment and the second on social and mutual value \nFor information\, please contact info@bccm.coop.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/sustainable-mutual-business-community-of-practice-oct23/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231009T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215438
CREATED:20230927T060541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T060541Z
UID:10001463-1696860000-1696863600@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:BCCM Finance Mutuals Housing Panel
DESCRIPTION:Invitation only \nPlease email Linda Seaborn for more information. \n 
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/bccm-finance-mutuals-housing-panel-9-october/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230926T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215438
CREATED:20221214T013213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T035857Z
UID:10001377-1695736800-1695744000@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals
DESCRIPTION:Mutual mindset: An introduction to co-operatives and mutuals\nDo you have new employees unfamiliar with co-operative and mutual structures and their purpose? Or do you have directors and executives looking to deepen their knowledge of the sector? This is a 2-hour online program designed to provide a general introduction to the co-ops and mutual industry in Australia and globally. \nThis course is suitable for anyone new to co-operatives and mutuals and those looking for a refresher and information on the live sector. It can be tailored to your existing induction training program\, or your employees can take one of our online classes throughout the year. \nIt is facilitated by well-known co-operative development expert Antony McMullen and includes live interaction and two guest speakers. \nAbout this course\nThe key objective is to educate and 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 as strengthen the relationship with their individual employer. \nThis 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. \nIt is delivered in a live\, interactive webinar structure with a unique live Q&A with two sector leaders. Knowledge is delivered in a fun and accessible format. \nBy undertaking the course\, your employees will learn: \n\nAbout the co-operative and mutual business model and how it is different to other kinds of business structures.\nAbout the purpose of co-ops and mutuals and how they are structured to benefit members.\nSome real examples of co-ops and mutuals through case studies.\nHow co-ops and mutuals are started here and around the world.\nWhy working for a co-op or mutual matters – in live conversations with two senior co-op or mutual business leaders.\n\nLearning outcomes\nUpon completing the course\, attendees will be able to demonstrate their understanding of: \n\nThe size\, scale and impact of the co-op and mutual sector in Australia.\nThe unique nature and fundamental concepts of co-operative and mutual businesses.\nSimilarities and differences from other business models\, including shareholder-owned businesses.\nThe origins and development of co-operatives and mutuals in Australia and overseas (including mutual ADIs\, Friendly Societies and agricultural and retail co-ops).\nThe seven global co-operative principles and the three mutual values.\nWhy co-operatives and mutuals matter to a sustainable economy and society.\n\n\nLength: 2 hours \nDelivery mode: Online \nProfessional development: 2 CPD points are awarded \n\nGuest speaker\n\n \n\nPaul Saeki\, CEO\, Northern Australia Aboriginal Kakadu Plum Alliance Co-operative Limited\nPaul Saeki is the current Chief Executive Officer for the Northern Australia Aboriginal Kakadu Plum Alliance Co-operative Limited. He has previously worked for the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation and within the Higher Education international and research sectors. He has an Honours in Archaeology\, Masters in Project Management\, Graduate Diploma in Business Law and has recently completed a Diploma of Food Science and Technology and a Certificate in Cosmetic Chemistry. \n \nTarnya Fraser\, Deputy Chair\, Quairading Farmers Co-Op\nTarnya Fraser is the current Deputy Chair and manager of special projects for the Quairading Farmers Co-operative. She previously worked in banking and finance. Tarnya has a Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)\, Bachelor of Commerce and a Masters in Business Administration\, all from the University of WA. Tarnya has a passion for keeping rural communities thriving and sees co-ops as integral to this. She is also a Grower Advisory Council member for CBH – in this role\, she represents fellow grain growers. “As we all know\, some things are too important to run simply for profit – rural communities and grain logistics are certainly two of them.” \n\n\n\nCost\n\nBCCM Member (1-9 registrations) – $230 plus GST and booking fee\nBCCM Member (10+ registrations) – $179 plus GST and booking fee\nNon-BCCM Members – $454 plus GST and booking fee\n\nRegister\n\nBook online. \nEmail the BCCM education team if you require additional information. \n  \nThe material presented by the BCCM is distributed as an information source only and is subject to change without notice. \nThe 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. \nDespite 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.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/an-introduction-to-co-operatives-and-mutuals-september2023/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230921T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215438
CREATED:20230904T003433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T003433Z
UID:10001457-1695308400-1695315600@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:Social Care Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION: Invitation only \nThe Social Care Community of Practice (CoP) is a series of online meetings and events designed to develop a network of people and enterprises interested in business model innovation involving new models of ownership that empower consumers and workers in social care. \nCare work: Through the lens of the care worker\nThe focus of our tenth Social Care Community of Practice will be on worker co-operatives and how they attract and retain staff with high levels of consumer and staff engagement. \nWe will draw on the Care Together project pipeline to provide some examples of worker co-operatives with a facilitated panel\, including established worker co-operatives and care work discussed through the lens of a care worker. \nWe will also update attendees on the Care Together Program\, drawing on feedback to our first progress report and insights to inform next stages. \nThe BCCM’s CEO\, Melina Morrison and Care Together Program Director\, Gillian McFee\, will facilitate this discussion and Q&A. \nAttend our Social Care Community of Practice on Thursday\, 21 September 2023\, 3:00 – 5:00 pm AEST. \nPlease email Nicole Vlakic to apply to join the Social Care Community of Practice. \nIf you missed our June 2023 CoP webinar\, you can watch it online or read more about the speakers.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/social-care-community-of-practice-sept2023/
LOCATION:Online
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