How Can Co-ops Change The World?

Co-operatives offer something new: A fair, democratic and equitable way to do business. 

Across Australia, there is a groundswell of interest in co-operatives. Co-ops are the original social enterprise as the structure is collaborative and builds community wealth. 

Are you co-op curious? Join us as we bring together co-operators to celebrate co-op success and potential in Tassie!

Topics covered on the evening include: 

• What is a co-op, and how is it different from a standard business or not-for-profit?
• Go behind the scenes with guest speakers from successful Tasmanian co-ops.
• Could you start a co-op? Q&A with co-op experts.
• Connect with Tassie's co-operative sector.

Presenters: 

Ben Davis - General Manager, Yolla Co-operative. A farmer-owned rural supplies co-operative operating multiple retail locations in North West Tasmania.

Jason Richards - Resource Work Co-operative. A large worker-owned co-operative, employing 33 workers and operating the South Hobart Tip Shop.

Sam Byrne, FAICD, is the Secretary of The Co-op Federation and co-author of Co-operatives in Australia: A Manual. 

Molly Kendall is the communications and business development officer for The Co-op Federation. Molly is a worker-ownership advocate with a social anthropology background in co-operative housing.

About Us:

The Co-op Federation is a co-operative. We are a membership-based, not-for-profit peak body supporting, representing and promoting co-ops in Australia.

Included:

Light Refreshments will be provided from The Flower Room Co-operative (Tasmania's oldest operating co-op). In addition, drinks will be available by donation at the venue (so bring some cash).

Practicalities:

Tickets are fully refundable.

Accessibility - The venue is wheelchair accessible.

For more information, contact Molly at The Federation molly@fed.coop

Online streaming?

Sorry, we have not been able to arrange for this event to be streamed.

Bonus Co-op Events and Networking:

Join us for an optional networking beverage after our presentation, bringing together Co-operatives from all over Tasmania!

We look forward to meeting you soon!