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SUMMARY:Parliamentary Friends of Mutuals and Co-operatives
DESCRIPTION:Parliamentary Friends: UN International Year of Cooperatives launch and Policy Forum (Canberra)  \nParliamentary Friends of Co-operatives and Mutuals invites you to celebrate the UN designation of 2025 International Year of Cooperatives and a roundtable policy forum on managing risk and supporting community resilience through co-operation. \nJoin the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals and parliamentarians for a delicious Taste of Co-operatives breakfast and launch of the Discretionary Risk Mutuals Pulse-check Report. The stand-up breakfast will be followed by a discussion about how co-operatives and mutuals support communities and businesses to thrive through innovative business models like discretionary risk mutuals. \nThe Group’s co-Chairs are Ms Louise Miller-Frost and the Hon Kevin Hogan. \nContact the BCCM for more information about this upcoming event. \n 
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/parliamentary-friends-of-mutuals-and-co-operatives-meeting-nov2024/
LOCATION:Parliament House Canberra\, Parliament Dr\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
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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 \nGuest speakers\n \nBernie Lloyd\, Chair\, Bank First\n\nBernie brings to the Board extensive educational experience in rural and metropolitan schools as a classroom teacher as well as executive manager. Her leadership expertise resides in long-term strategic planning\, building capacity in teams and sustaining and expanding growth in organisations. \nShe has coached individuals and teams\, and facilitated workshops for aspiring leaders with an emphasis on building positive environments which sustain and empower. She understands the interdependence between schools and their communities and how high levels of trust enable productivity. Her governance experience includes school councils and executive roles with VASSP (Victorian Association of State Secondary Principals). She led the Victorian chapter of Principals Australia for three years. Bernie joined the Board as Intern in 2010\, was elected by the Members in 2011\, and was appointed Chair of the Board in 2015. \nBernie is also a Director of Youthrive\, a rural foundation which provides support and opportunities for young people to build agency and capability. \n  \n\n \nBasil Lenzo\, Chair\, Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative\nBasil Lenzo is a third-generation fisherman based in Fremantle and has been a skipper\, owner and investor in the industry for over 40 years. He became a shareholder in 2004 and a member of the board in 2007. Basil brings strong business\, and investment experience\, has a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Western Australia and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. \nBasil also serves as an independent director on the Rural West Board. \nBasil is a member of the Performance and Nomination Committee. \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\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-november-2024/
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