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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: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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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/
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