In the ever-evolving business landscape, co-operatives stand as the trailblazers of social enterprise, embodying values of shared ownership, democracy, and community wealth. Understandably, due to a lack of public understanding, some co-ops shy away from using the term ‘co-operative’ in their trading names, opting for labels like ‘social enterprise’ or ‘community-led’, meaning co-ops remain hidden […]
Shout About Your Co-op!
Campaign Launch: Shout About Your Co-op Welcome to Shout About Your Co-op, a bold media campaign from The Co-op Federation that celebrates the incredible diversity and impact of co-operatives across Australia. Launched during the International Year of Co-operatives at our Assembly in March 2025, this campaign aims to spread the word about what co-operatives are, […]
Co-operatives Connect – Mid North Coast
Conference Highlights Co-operatives Connect – Mid North Coast 2024 On Friday, 7 June 2024, The Co-op Federation hosted an inspiring gathering of co-op leaders and enthusiasts at the Slim Dusty Centre in Kempsey for Co-operatives Connect – Mid North Coast. This conference provided an important platform for exploring local co-op resilience and potential. Morning Sessions […]
Why Choose a Co-op?
In the ever-evolving business landscape, co-operatives stand as the trailblazers of social enterprise, embodying values of shared ownership, democracy, and community wealth. Understandably, due to a lack of public understanding, some co-ops shy away from using the term ‘co-operative’ in their trading names, opting for labels like ‘social enterprise’ or ‘community-led’, meaning co-ops remain hidden […]
Member Spotlight – Wicked Elephants lead Strategic Planning
In the heart of The Co-op Federation beats a passion for collaboration among co-operatives. One shining example is Wicked Elephants, a dedicated member cooperative specialising in facilitating group processes, including strategic planning. We’ve seen that amongst our Federation members, cooperation is more than a principle; it’s a deep commitment to shared values of active […]
Co-operatives Connect – Brisbane
Director ID’s for Co-operative Directors?
Board Director ID Numbers – Do Co-operative Directors Need Them? Under Federal legislation coming into force at the end of November 2022, all directors of corporate entities registered federally (e.g. companies) will need to apply for a director ID. However, as state and territory registered entities, this new system does not apply to directors of co-operatives. […]
Flood Blog
The Co-op Federation will continue to check in with our members during recovery and keep you posted on their progress. If your co-op has been affected by the floods and we have been unable to reach you to offer support, please contact Molly at molly@fed.coop 1 April 2022 Left: Tweed Pecan farmers are faced with the […]
Covid Co-op Support and NSW Fees Rebate
COVID Support for Co-ops We know the impact the Omicron variant has had on our member co-ops. What a two-year rollercoaster it has been. It’s important to check that your co-op is accessing all the support it can. For the latest other assistance in your state of territory see the links below: QLD NSW ACT […]
Meet Rebel Black from The Rural Woman Co-op
Meet Mateja from Inflorescent Games Co-op
Inflorescent games is a newly formed worker co-operative of video game developers in Sydney. They are in the process of building, developing, and prototyping wonderful games to sell through online storefronts like steam and itch and possibly on console. This month, Molly from The Co-op Federation is speaking with the charismatic Mateja […]