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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:20260408T011428
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/
LOCATION:New South Wales
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231023T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231023T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T011428
CREATED:20230510T022334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T022558Z
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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:20260408T011428
CREATED:20230927T060541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T060541Z
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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/
LOCATION:New South Wales
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230926T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T011428
CREATED:20221214T013213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T035857Z
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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:20260408T011428
CREATED:20230904T003433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T003433Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230919T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T011428
CREATED:20221215T082658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T072711Z
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SUMMARY:Company Secretaries Forum
DESCRIPTION:Invitation only – BCCM member event \nOnline \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-sept23/
LOCATION:New South Wales
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230913T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T011428
CREATED:20221215T082408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T031407Z
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SUMMARY:Discretionary Risk Mutuals Forum
DESCRIPTION:Invitation only – BCCM member event \nOnline \nFor discretionary risk mutual members of BCCM to discuss and build a common understanding of contemporary opportunities and challenges for the sector and provide feedback and develop proposals for BCCM on policy\, education and research priorities. \nPlease contact the BCCM for more information.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/discretionary-risk-mutuals-forum-sept2023/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230822T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T011428
CREATED:20231023T020342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231124T042053Z
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SUMMARY:BCCM Innovation Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:This industry-specific masterclass gives the BCCM community access to world-class innovation thinking delivered by global facilitators providing practical and immediately usable approaches. This masterclass is perfect for teams\, emerging leaders and executives looking to build innovation and resilience in their organisation. \nThis three\, half-day online masterclass is delivered by University of Geneva and UTS Professor Emmanuel Josserand and Strategyzer global innovation advisor Fred Etiemble. \nOutcomes\n\nInnovate and pivot existing business models to avoid disruption\nBuild your innovation strategy and portfolio\nDesign a sustainable innovative eco-system\, with the right processes\, governance\, culture and mindset\n\n Key topics\n\nBusiness model innovation\, to go beyond competition on product\, price or technology\nManaging an innovation portfolio of new business ideas\nDesigning and testing ideas for new products and services\nThe foundations of an innovative culture\nBuilding and nurturing an innovation eco-system\n\nCo-operative and mutual specific\n\nExclusively open to co-operative and mutual participants\nCo-operative and mutual case studies and examples\nSpecific templates\n\nFormat\n\nOnline\nFour half-day workshops\nIncludes one free online coaching session after the workshops\n\nWhen\n\nTuesday\, 6 August 2024\, 2 pm – 5 pm AEST\nTuesday\, 13 August 2024\, 2 pm – 5 pm AEST\nTuesday\, 20 August 2024\, 2 pm – 5 pm AEST\nTuesday\, 27 August 2024\, 2 pm – 5 pm AEST\n\nExpress interest in attending \nFacilitators\n \nEmmanuel Josserand\, Ecole de Management Leonard de Vinci\, Paris and UTS \nEmmanuel is a senior advisor\, trainer and professor of management at Ecole de Management Leonard de Vinci\, Paris and University of Technology Sydney. He has been collaborating with BCCM for several years and notably led the CoOpConnect project that identified practical recommendations on fostering collaboration\, innovation and entrepreneurship for the sector. \nEmmanuel has managed many consulting and research projects of applied and fundamental research about innovation and innovative networks for companies\, public agencies\, precincts and specific industries. \nEmmanuel is the co-founder of a start-up based on shared IP with University of Geneva\, Self-Leadership Lab\, which successfully operates in Switzerland. Emmanuel was formerly founder and Director of the Centre for Business and Social Innovation at UTS. He has a strong international publication track record with more than 150 publications. \n  \n \nFred Etiemble\, Strategyzer \nFred is an executive advisor on strategy and innovation. Fred works with senior leaders on how to develop an innovation culture\, explore new growth engines and transform their business. He is a member of the Strategyzer network. \nHe has been working with or in large organisations for more than 20 years and knows their challenges from the inside. \nFred is the co-author with Alex Osterwalder\, Yves Pigneur and Alan Smith of The Invincible Company\, a guide to make innovation more manageable and help executives build resilience in their organisation. \nMeet the presenters\n\n\nLink
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/bccm-innovation-masterclass-aug2023/2023-08-22/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230821T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230821T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T011428
CREATED:20230510T022317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T022553Z
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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-aug23/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230808T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T011428
CREATED:20230724T013158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T014248Z
UID:10001453-1691503200-1691506800@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:BCCM Finance Mutuals Housing Panel
DESCRIPTION:Invitation only \nAn introduction to the HOPE housing shared equity model. This is a shared equity model that is much more inclusive that the government versions operating in several states. To date\, it has been focussed on the Greater Sydney region but is poised to become national. \nPlease email Linda Seaborn for more information. \n 
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/bccm-finance-mutuals-housing-panel/
LOCATION:New South Wales
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230728T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230728T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T011428
CREATED:20230104T064257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T091028Z
UID:10001434-1690545600-1690572600@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:Co-operatives and Mutuals Strategic Development Program
DESCRIPTION:Co-operatives and Mutuals Strategic Development Program (CMSDP) is 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. Discounts are available for the BCCM’s members. \nThis face-to-face program is fully comprehensive and allows for a deep dive into the individual issues and opportunities that face participants and their organisations. \nThe program will focus on the sustainability\, performance\, and resilience of co-operative and mutual organisations. \nThe crucial need for the CMSDP\nWhile there are many general management and development programs on the market\, most do not meet the specific requirements of this sector\, which has acknowledged the need for a dedicated course which captures the unique nature of the co-operative enterprise business model. \nMany aspects of the way co-operative and mutual enterprises are managed are similar to more conventional businesses. However\, there are also many important differences. These relate to areas such as their governance\, distribution of share capital and voting rights\, human resources\, communications\, marketing and strategic purpose. \nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\nCompare and contrast the co-operative and mutual business model with that of investor-owned businesses\nExhibit knowledge of the co-operative and mutual business model as it exists locally\, nationally and internationally\nDemonstrate an ability to apply their understanding of co-operative and mutual enterprise business model dynamics to the solving of managerial problems\nEvaluate the impact\, and make strategic decisions in relation to:\n\ngovernment policies and legal environments\ncompetitive market dynamics\nsocial cooperation within their member community\, and\nthe impact of the natural environment\n\n\nUnderstand the nature of member loyalty and engagement within a co-operative and mutual enterprise and how to strengthen and retain member commitment.\n\n\n\n\n\nModules\n\n\nModule 1: Understanding Co-Operative and Mutual Business Models\n\nModule 2: Governance and Leadership in Member Owned Businesses\n\nModule 3: Marketing Our Co-Operative Advantage (MOCA)\n\nModule 4: Financing Co-Operative and Mutual Businesses\n\nModule 5: Legislative Structures and their Impact on Co-Operative and Mutual Enterprises\n\nAbout the presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is facilitated by Professor Tim Mazzarol who is a world expert in the cooperative and mutual sector. Tim has conducted extensive research and has authored many publications outlining the key issues\, advantages and challenges that face co-operative and mutual organisations. Tim is a highly skilled and engaging facilitator\, who takes an experiential approach to adult education\, which challenges and inspires participants. \nRecommended for\nFor current or aspiring; board members\, CEOs and their direct reports\, and senior leaders who have\, or will have\, a strategic role in their business. \n\nDates\n\n26 July 2023\n27 July 2023\n28 July 2023\n\n\nLocation\nAIM WA \nBook online\nContact the BCCM to request a code to receive the BCCM member rate. (You need this before registering) \nBook via the AIM WA UWA Business School website.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/co-operatives-and-mutuals-strategic-development-program-july2023/2023-07-28/
LOCATION:New South Wales
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230725T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T011428
CREATED:20221214T013013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T005128Z
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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 speakers\n\n \n\nBrenton Woolston\, Managing Director\, Almondco Australia Ltd \nBrenton Woolston is Managing Director of Almondco Australia Ltd\, a 100% dedicated almond processing and marketing company. Brenton was appointed to Almondco as Marketing Manager in 2001 and was promoted to Group General Manager just over a year later.  In 2012 Brenton commenced his leading role as Managing Director. He continues to lead and manage a sustained period of significant growth and success in Almondco’s long history and is a strong advocate for promoting Australian almonds as a premium\, food safe product on the world stage. Brenton has been an active industry participant\, by providing long service as a Director of the Almond Board of Australia (ABA) and was Chairman from 2007 to 2009.  Mr Woolston also held the position of President of the Australian Nut Industry Council (ANIC) from 2006 to 2009. Brenton has represented and presented on behalf of the Australian almond industry at several international conferences and events. \n \n\nAngela Yee\, CEO\, Supporting Independent Living Cooperative (SILC)\nAngela has over 20 years experience disability services in government and not for profit organisations\, across frontline and management roles.  Her vision for a more inclusive society for people with disability\, positions her well to lead a strategic vision inspired by members of the SILC cooperative. Angela has a background in Occupational Therapy and holds a Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability). She is trained in Asset Based Community Development and has led projects to build more inclusive communities for people with disabilities. Angela is a member of the Australian Institute Company of Directors and is currently a member of the Intellectual Disability Reference Group\, one of four formal Reference Groups of the Independent Advisory Council to the NDIS. \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-july2023/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230719
DTSTAMP:20260408T011428
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Strategy for Co-operatives and Mutuals course - Module 3 launches
DESCRIPTION:A new internationally accredited training programme with consultancy input focussing on the ‘E’ in ESG and helping CMEs respond to the net zero imperative\nThe BCCM is launching a world-first accredited sustainability training programme for co-operative and mutual enterprises (CMEs) developed by sustainability strategist and educator Peter Watts. This will help CME leaders to understand key sustainability issues and equip them to lead their organisation in developing a strategy (or improving an existing one). \n\nDo you understand the opportunities from the low-carbon transition?\nAre you ‘E ready’ in your ESG framework? Do you have a strategy in place? Does your existing one need an overhaul\, or are you starting from scratch?\nDo you feel equipped to discuss environmental/sustainability issues with your internal and external stakeholders? For example\, senior team\, employees\, members\, etc.\nDo you feel you understand different accreditations\, ESG frameworks and reporting standards?\n\nThe training course consists of recorded lectures and self-directed learning with live tutor-led workshops across three modules (7-8 hours per module). Participants will develop an actionable plan to protect their members and build value and resilience for the future. The course will finish with a one-on-one session with Peter to review and refine their approach. \n\nModule 1 – Foundations\nModule 2 – Action\nModule 3 – Transformation\n\nThe course is accredited by the international sustainability body IEMA whose mission is to Transform the World to Sustainability. Upon completion\, participants are awarded an IEMA Certificate and CPD points. \nModule 1 is now open\, with content accessible for 18 months to allow you to complete your actionable strategy. Buy online today with generous member discounts. \nRead more about this course and its three modules. Module 1 and 2 open now.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/sustainability-strategy-for-co-operatives-and-mutuals-course-module-3-launches/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230713T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230713T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T011428
CREATED:20221215T081814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230703T020356Z
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SUMMARY:Modern Slavery Working Group
DESCRIPTION:Invitation only – BCCM member event \nOnline \nThe BCCM Modern Slavery Working Group (‘the Working Group’) is a forum for members to promote best practice and build common capability in complying with Australia’s Modern Slavery Act\, prepare for further regulatory movement on modern slavery and human rights due diligence\, and identify and manage modern slavery risk more broadly in line with the principle of continuous improvement.\n \nPlease contact the BCCM for more information about the Modern Slavery Working Group.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/modern-slavery-working-group-july2023/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230702
DTSTAMP:20260408T011428
CREATED:20221215T082109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T000409Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of Cooperatives
DESCRIPTION:Each year the international co-operative and mutual community celebrate the International Day of Cooperatives (#CoopsDay) on 1 July (the first Saturday in July).  \nThis year’s theme will focus on work to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. We will provide members with resources to facilitate your participation in this important day.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/international-day-of-cooperatives-2023/
LOCATION:New South Wales
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230622T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230622T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T011428
CREATED:20230210T023532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T043909Z
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SUMMARY:BCCM CEO Summit and Directors' Dinner
DESCRIPTION:BCCM Member Event for CEOs  \nDriving performance by harnessing your mutuality\nBCCM Full Member Event for CEOs only \n\nCEO Summit: Thursday\, 22 June 2023\, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm AEST\nBCCM Director’s Drinks and Dinner: Thursday\, 22 June 2023\, 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm AEST\n\nFollowing the success of the inaugural CEO summit in 2022\, BCCM is organising a second event in June. Hosted at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park\, the 2023 BCCM CEO Summit is a half day Summit looking at how to embed mutual performance into sustainable business strategies\, followed by the BCCM Director’s Dinner. \nFrom operating to a different business purpose to managing co-operative governance regimes\, mutual businesses have key differences to most of their competitors.  The challenge is to make this an advantage in trading and overall corporate impact. \nThis summit will hear from leaders in the sector – both in Australia and internationally\, to share their experiences and seek to spark ideas for driving mutual performance. \nDelegates convene for a light lunch\, followed by the launch of the National Mutual Economy Report\, a plenary panel discussion\, addresses from our guest speakers and round-table CEO dialogues with the BCCM board and members. \nProgram highlights include:\n \n\nPlenary panel discussion: How mutuality impacts business performance\nMutual performance case studies: A global perspective\nEuropean coop banks and performance versus the entire sector\nMutual purpose and business strategy: Re-igniting ambition with Andrew Haigh\, CEO\, Newcastle Building Society\, UK\nMutual performance indicators: The Unimutual MVM journey with Geoff Henderson\, CEO\, Unimutual\, Australia\nRoundtable discussion session: How do we make a virtue of our mutuality? Facilitated by Peter Hunt\, Managing Partner\, Mutuo\n\nDelegates will receive a copy of the latest National Mutual Economy Report. \nBCCM Director’s Dinner\nThe Director’s Dinner will allow our member CEOs to share a meal and glass of wine with the BCCM directors following our 2023 CEO Summit. Drinks and dinner will be hosted at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park. \nAn all-inclusive price for attendance at the Summit\, a seat at the table at the Directors’ Dinner and one night’s accommodation\, including breakfast\, is available for members travelling from interstate. \nFor any questions\, please contact Events Convenor Bev Wood at summit@bccm.coop. \n 
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/bccm-ceo-summit-2023/
LOCATION:Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park\, 161 Elizabeth Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230621T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230621T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T011428
CREATED:20230501T003307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T044704Z
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SUMMARY:Social Care Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION: June Invitation only \nThe next Social Care Community of Practice will be held on Wednesday\, 21 June 2023\, 9:00 am – 10:30 am AEST. \nRSVP essential: Please RSVP before Monday\, 19 June 2023. Please email Nicole Vlakic to apply to join the Social Care Community of Practice. \nGuest speakers\nThe BCCM has invited Katrina Kazda\, Program Director\, Home Care\, The ICA Group and Adria Powell (TBC)\, CEO Co-operative Home Care Associates\, to share the US co-operative journey to establish a network of worker owned home care co-operatives. Katrina and Adria have made a significant contribution in establishing the Elevate Co-operative\, a national secondary home care co-operative that will provide value added services to the national network of home care co-operatives across the US. \nElevate Co-operative’s mission is to drive the profitability\, growth and influence of home care cooperatives for the mutual benefit of caregivers and clients. Elevate Co-operative is built upon the culture of best practice sharing and peer learning\, elevating what’s already been accomplished through enhanced cross-cooperative collaboration to take the model to the next level. In the US\, there are 17 home care cooperatives in operation across nine states and Puerto Rico\, employing over 2500 caregivers\, and over a dozen new start-up initiatives underway in as many states.\n \nKatrina Kazda\nProgram Director\, ICA Home Care \nKatrina joined the ICA Group in January 2017 and has been leading the organisation’s home care work since. As Director of ICA’s Home Care Program\, Katrina leads the development and implementation of ICA’s national home care strategy\, including Elevate Cooperative\, and participates in a variety of hands-on development activities\, including strategic growth consulting\, start-up consulting\, educational programming for the National Home Care Cooperatives Conference and the National Home Care Cooperative Initiative—sector benchmarking\, and more. Katrina has co-authored over a dozen research studies and articles on home care cooperative development and scale\, including Profitability\, Growth\, and Influence: Elevating the Home Care Cooperative Sector with Formalized National Collaboration (January 2021) and The Cooperative Solution to the Caregiver Crisis: A National Strategy Analysis (January 2017).\n \nAdria Powell\nPresident & CEO\, Cooperative Home Care Associates\, Board Member\, Elevate Co-operative \nAdria is President and CEO of Co-operative Home Care Associates (CHCA)\, the largest employee-owned co-operative business in the country. Adria is responsible for the oversight of more than 2\,000 home care workers and over 100 administrative staff. CHCA has been operating for 32 years and is firmly anchored in the Bronx. Adria joined the agency as a co-ordinator in 1993 and has since fulfilled progressively higher levels of responsibility. She leads the organisation with the belief that investing in the home care workforce will result in quality outcomes and higher consumer satisfaction. \nFacilitators\nThe BCCM’s CEO\, Melina Morrison and Care Together Program Director\, Gillian McFee\, will facilitate this discussion with Elevate Co-operative along with Q&A from attendees. We will also provide a Care Together Program update. \nMeeting agenda\n1. Welcome to Country \nUncle Ray Minniecon (TBC)\, Executive Member\, Peoples’ Organisation Australia (IPO) and Care Together Program Advisory – Subject Matter expert \n2. Care Together Program Update \nMelina Morrison\, CEO\, BCCM \n3. Care Together Program – Why the secondary co-operatives are important in regional\, rural and remote areas. \nGeorge Masri\, Assistant Secretary (TBC)\, Thin Markets Branch\, Indigenous & Thin Markets\, Dept of Health\, and Aged Care \n4. Introducing Secondary Co-operatives \nMichael Pilbrow\, Director & Chairman\, Strategic Development Group \nAngela Yee\, CEO SILC \n5. Co-operatives supporting other co-operatives – Introducing the Elevate Co-operative \nIntroduced by Gillian McFee\, Program Director\, Care Together \nGuest Speakers: \nKatrina Kazda\, Program Director\, Home Care\, The ICA Group \nAdria Powell (TBC)\, CEO Co-operative Home Care Associates (New York/Bronx) and board member of the Elevate Co-operative \nAngela Yee\, CEO SILC \n6. Interactive discussion and questions to speakers \nFacilitated by Gillian McFee \n7. Closing comments \nNext Community of Practice – Wednesday\, 30 August 2023 \nAbout the Social Care CoP\nThe Social Care 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. These collaborative meetings enable the sharing of information and resources about co-operatives and mutual enterprises\, fostering a spirit of self-help and innovation in social care. Being part of the CoP is an opportunity to learn from other co-operatives and mutuals both in Australia and overseas. \nEmerging from the Action to Empower Report and Roundtable held on 25 August 2021\, the CoP is designed to share ideas and learn from co-op experts about how the co-operative and mutual business model can help transform social care services. \nIf you have any questions at all\, please do not hesitate to contact Nicole Vlakic. \nWe hope you can join us on Wednesday\, 21 June 2023 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am AEDT.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/social-care-community-of-practice-june2023/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230609
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SUMMARY:BCCM National Agricultural Co-operatives Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:BCCM agricultural members and friends are invited to the BCCM National Agricultural Co-operatives Roundtable in Lismore on Thursday\, 8 June 2023. \n\nNorthern Rivers Co-operative Alliance and BCCM Business Associate member TNR Chartered Accountants will be our hosts for the 2023 onsite meeting. \nAttendees can join us for dinner on the 8 June and to tour a couple of member sites. There has been strong interest from some great speakers at both the roundtable and the dinner. \nFor more information\, please email education@bccm.coop
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/bccm-national-agricultural-co-operatives-roundtable/
LOCATION:Lismore\, Lismore\, NSW\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230530T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T011428
CREATED:20221214T012612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T030059Z
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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 \nGuest speakers\n\n \n\nAaron Newman\, Group CEO\, Queensland Country Bank and Queensland Country Health Fund\nAaron has over 25 years of experience in Financial Services across Retail Banking\, Lending\, and Health Insurance\, with a track record of developing long-term strategy and leading large-scale teams. He was appointed as CEO of Queensland Country Group in 2019\, where he has successfully navigated the organisation through challenging times. Under his leadership\, the organisation has achieved several key milestones\, including record-breaking lending growth and transitioning to a member-owned bank. Aaron is committed to a member-centric approach\, which aligns the organisation’s strategy with its values\, and he promotes a positive organisational culture. Aaron is a Director on an advisory committee to James Cook University and supports JCU internships and career events. \n \n\nMelanie Bainbridge\, Founder and Executive Director\, The Pack Music Cooperative \nMelanie Bainbridge is a true social impact nerd with a passion for the arts and sustainability – and the sustainability of the arts. She believes that music is the original social enterprise\, and has recently turned her mind to applying her two decades of strategy\, policy\, project management\, stakeholder relations\, campaigning and community consultation skills; and her writing\, creative development and leadership skills to building a new economic model for music streaming. Melanie’s co-operative philosophy is this: there can never be too much truth or beauty in this world – so the more people working together towards creativity\, the better! \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-may2023/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230523T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230523T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T011428
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SUMMARY:MVM European launch
DESCRIPTION:Invitation-only \nHow does a cooperative or mutual measure the value it creates? \nCan accounting frameworks and standards alone enable a holistic measurement? \nThe European launch of the Mutual Value Measurement (MVM) Framework© is an invitation-only\, free and exclusive event. \nThe MVM Framework was developed by industry and researchers from Monash Business School\, Melbourne\, Australia and Warwick Business School in partnership with Australia’s Business Council of Cooperatives and Mutuals (BCCM). \nThis groundbreaking mutual impact framework provides cooperatives and mutuals with a holistic and strategic approach to measuring and communicating purpose and value. Hear from Australian\, UK and US-based cooperatives and mutuals who have adopted the MVM Framework about the difference MVM makes in their businesses. The research team\, who developed MVM with industry\, will share key insights about the competitive advantages of mutual value accounting. \nSpeakers and participants\nMutual Value Measurement practitioners \n\nAndrew Haigh\, CEO\, Newcastle Building Society\, UK\nMatt Rutter\, CEO\, Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative\, Australia\nAnn Gergen\, Executive Director\, AGRiP\, USA\n\nExpert panel participants \n\nRobin Fieth\, CEO\, Building Societies Association\nRose Marley\, CEO\, Co-operatives UK\nAndrew Whyte\, CEO\, Association of Financial Mutuals\nPeter Hunt\, Managing Partner\, Mutuo (Facilitator)\n\nMutual Value Measurement design team \n\nDr Paul Thambar\, Monash Business School\, Monash University\, Australia\nProfessor Yuval Millo\, Warwick Business School\, Warwick University\, UK\nMelina Morrison\, CEO\, Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals\, Australia
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/mvm-european-launch/
LOCATION:The Shard\, The Shard\, 32 London Bridge St\, London\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230522T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230522T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T011428
CREATED:20230510T014348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T022523Z
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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-may2023/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T011428
CREATED:20230511T081917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T044540Z
UID:10001448-1684317600-1684321200@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:Employee ownership - so what? What it means for your employees to be owners
DESCRIPTION:Partner event \nSimon Lincoln of Make Architects and Janna DeVylder of Meld Studios will be guests for the next EOA Experts Panel webinar to discuss Employee Ownership – So What? What it means for your employees to be owners. \nThis webinar will be held on Wednesday\, 17 May 2023 at 10 AM (AEST). \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the webinar.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/employee-ownership-so-what-what-it-means-for-your-employees-to-be-owners/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230509
DTSTAMP:20260408T011428
CREATED:20221214T022536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T231244Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Strategy for Co-operatives and Mutuals course - Module 2 launches
DESCRIPTION:A new internationally accredited training programme with consultancy input focussing on the ‘E’ in ESG and helping CMEs respond to the net zero imperative\nThe BCCM is launching a world-first accredited sustainability training programme for co-operative and mutual enterprises (CMEs) developed by sustainability strategist and educator Peter Watts. This will help CME leaders to understand key sustainability issues and equip them to lead their organisation in developing a strategy (or improving an existing one). \n\nDo you understand the opportunities from the low-carbon transition?\nAre you ‘E ready’ in your ESG framework? Do you have a strategy in place? Does your existing one need an overhaul\, or are you starting from scratch?\nDo you feel equipped to discuss environmental/sustainability issues with your internal and external stakeholders? For example\, senior team\, employees\, members\, etc.\nDo you feel you understand different accreditations\, ESG frameworks and reporting standards?\n\nThe training course consists of recorded lectures and self-directed learning with live tutor-led workshops across three modules (7-8 hours per module). Participants will develop an actionable plan to protect their members and build value and resilience for the future. The course will finish with a one-on-one session with Peter to review and refine their approach. \n\nModule 1 – Foundations\nModule 2 – Action\nModule 3 – Transformation\n\nThe course is accredited by the international sustainability body IEMA whose mission it is to Transform the World to Sustainability. Upon completion\, participants are awarded an IEMA Certificate and CPD points. \nModule 1 is now open\, with content accessible for 18 months to allow you to complete your actionable strategy. Buy online today with generous member discounts. \nRead more about this course and its three modules. Module 1 now open online.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/sustainability-strategy-for-co-operatives-and-mutuals-course-module-2-launches/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Tackling the worker engagement deficit - how can ‘cooperative workplaces’ become more prevalent in Australian industry
DESCRIPTION:Partner event \nEmployee Ownership Australia welcomes Anna Booth and Clive Thompson of CoSolve for its next EOA Experts Panel webinar to discuss Tackling the worker engagement deficit – how can ‘cooperative workplaces’ become more prevalent in Australian industry. \nThis webinar will be held on Monday\, 17th April 2023 at 10 am (AEST).
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/tackling-the-worker-engagement-deficit-how-can-cooperative-workplaces-become-more-prevalent-in-australian-industry/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Learning from alternatives and alternative ways of knowing
DESCRIPTION:Organiser\nUniversity of Sydney Business School \nLocation\nRoom 2050 \, Abercrombie Building (H70)\, The University of Sydney \nPresenter\nLeanne Cutcher is Professor of Management and Organisation Studies at the University of Sydney Business School. Leanne’s research studies organisational discourses and practices and how they impact equity and inclusion for organisations\, the people who work in them and the wider communities in which they are embedded. She has conducted this research in a wide range of organisational contexts including both the for-profit and not-profit sectors. This research has been published in leading\, international journals. Leanne was awarded the 2022 International Federation of Scholarly Association of Management\, ‘Excellence in Indigenous Management Scholarship’ Award. Leanne’s research into Indigenous-owned community organisations has been funded by a 2023 Australian Research Council Discovery Grant. \nAbstract\nIndigenous community-owned organisations and cooperatives can both be described as alternative forms of organisation. Co-operatives and mutuals have been described as a sort of communitarianism or collectivism\, in which individuals are tied to others through a variety of economic and social links (Parker\, Fournier & Reedy\, 2007). Indigenous community-owned organisations do not fit neatly into dominant systems of (economic) value as they seek to meet the social and financial needs of their communities while honoring culture and kinship (Altman et al.\, 2012). \nBoth forms of organisations cannot be ‘read’ through dominant management concepts because they are seeking to offer an alternative to mainstream\, capitalist forms of organisation (Banerjee & Linstead\, 2004). It follows then that when we study such organisation\, we need to be open to alternative ways of knowing and alternative methodologies (Bartlett\, et al 2012). If we can do this our research might inspire novel ideas about organisations and challenge prevailing notions\, making way for alternative theories of organisation (Love 2020). \nIn this presentation\, Leanne Cutcher will share her experience of partnering with Traditional Credit Union\, Australia’s only Indigenous-owned financial services organisation to reflect on how she needed to recognise the limitations of her prior understanding\, be open to new knowledges and alternative ways of theorising. \nRegister\nFind out more and register to attend on the University of Sydney Business School website.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/learning-from-alternatives-and-alternative-ways-of-knowing/
LOCATION:New South Wales
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230413T140000
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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.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/chairs-forum-13april2023/
LOCATION:New South Wales
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230405T173000
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SUMMARY:BCCM Public Affairs Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:Invitation only – BCCM member meeting \nThe 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. \nIn 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. \nTo learn more about this meeting and committee\, please email Anthony Taylor.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/bccm-public-affairs-committee-meeting-apr2023/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230329T170000
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SUMMARY:Social Care Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Invitation only \nThe next Social Care Community of Practice will be held on Wednesday\, 29 March 2023\, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm AEST. \nMeeting agenda\n1. Welcome and introductions\nMelina Morrison\, CEO\, BCCM \n2. Care Together Program Update\nMelina Morrison\, CEO\, BCCM\nGillian McFee\, Adviser Social Care\, BCCM \n3. Panel Discussion\nFacilitated by Gillian McFee \n4. Q & A and feedback session\nCommunity of Practice Members \n5. Closing comments\nNext Community of Practice – Wednesday\, 21 June 2023 \n  \nRSVP essential: Please RSVP before Monday\, 20 March 2023. Please email Nicole Vlakic to apply to join the Social Care Community of Practice.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/social-care-community-of-practice-march2023/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230329T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230329T140000
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SUMMARY:Company Secretaries Forum
DESCRIPTION:Invitation only – BCCM member event \nOnline \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-mar23/
LOCATION:Online
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