The Co-op Federation 2022 Assembly
The 2022 Federation Assembly brought together inspiring and insightful co-operators from Australia and the globe for networking and connection.
Purchase immediate access to all the beautiful content at the 2022 Co-operative Federation Assembly. This comprises two days of panels from leading co-operators from Australia and abroad, speaking on various themes including housing, food, leadership, diversity, and inclusion.
The recordings give an inspiring snapshot into the vibrant world of co-operatives. They will increase your understanding of and passion for co-operatives as the enterprise structure for a better future.
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Presentations
Click on the speaker’s name to download a PDF of their presentation.
DAY 1
Session 1: Keynote Presentations & Panel
Leadership and Innovation
Session 3: Panel
Co-operative Housing – Affordability & Community Ownership
- A/Prof Louise Crabtree-Hayes (WSU)
- Dr Sidsel Grimstad (University of Newcastle)
- Andy Fergus (Urban Design Forum)
DAY 2
Session 1: Keynote Presentations & Panel
Networking, Connections and Leadership
Session 2: Keynote Presentation & Panel
Food Co-operatives
Session 3: Panel
Education Diversity & Inclusion
The 2022 Federation Assembly will bring together inspiring and insightful co-operators from around Australia, and across the globe online, to grow co-operative networking and connection.
THE CO-OPERATIVE EVENT OF THE YEAR – DON’T MISS IT!
Our key theme for 2022 is “Networking and Connection”
Speakers include
- Trent Bartlett (WA) – Former independent Director of Co-operative Bulk Handling(CBH) and former CEO of Capricorn Society
- Natalie Browning (WA) – Deputy Chair of CBH group Co-operative
- Jon Steinman (CAN)- Author of A Grocery Story
- Professor Veena Sahajwalla (NSW) – UNSW
- Roz Henry (NZ) – CEO of Cooperative Businesses New Zealand
- Andrew Beer (SA)- Executive Dean of UniSA Businesses.
- Dr. Rāpata Wiri (NZ) – Ngāti Ruapani and ReoOra
Assembly Dinner
The Assembly Dinner will be held on Friday 29th, 6.30pm-10 pm co-operative dinner with a menu based on ingredients directly sourced from our member producer co-operatives. Performance by Greater Sydney Orchestra Co-operative. Dinner will be hosted with the charismatic Tommy Dean as MC!
Tickets
Subsidised Registration
Do not let finances limit your attendance! Please reach out if you need financial assistance to attend our Assembly, please complete this application.
Member Tickets
The Co-op Federation Member co-operatives (and their members) are welcome to select these discounted tickets.
Online
Keynote speakers and panels from morning sessions of both days and select afternoon panels to be streamed, recorded and made available for viewing at a later date.
COVID safe plan and cancellation policy
Australia has a strong history of “Assembly”, encouraging people to meet, celebrate and share their views. Because of the ongoing situation, we are proactively taking covid measures to ensure attendees are safe.
Our Assembly will:
- Space seating in theatres to guide social distancing
- Encourage attendees to wear masks
- Offer full refunds, no questions asked
The 2022 Assembly has prepared and will operate a COVID Safe Plan. If Government COVID restrictions are invoked requiring a reduced capacity or cancellation The Federation will wherever possible, continue with the event offering places in order of purchase. All registrations not taken up will be offered a full refund or rollover until the Assembly is safe to proceed.
