Three Lunchtime Sessions of 1.5 hours
In February 2025, we’re trialling a new schedule for our online sessions. The course consists of three 1.5-hour sessions delivered over three weeks. To make it easier for participants, we’re offering alternate sessions each week—so you can choose to attend on either Tuesday or Thursday, depending on what suits your schedule. These sessions are interactive and focus on workshopping real-life governance examples from your co-op experience. They are not recorded to maintain confidentiality and encourage participation. We’re excited to trial this flexible format and hope it works for you!
Times: 12 pm-1.30 pm (AEDT)
The dates are as follows:
Week 1
Tuesday 4 Feb or Thursday 6 Feb
Week 2
Tuesday 11 Feb or Thursday 13 Feb
Week 3
Tuesday 18 Feb or Thursday 20 Feb
This three-part, weekly lunchtime training series will give a complete overview of good co-operative governance. This course is suited to co-op participants of all kinds: members, management, current directors or those considering serving on a co-operative board. Even the co-op curious will get lots out of this course.
Week 1 – Co-operative Fundamentals
- National and international co-operative landscape
- Co-operative principles and values
- Co-operatives National Law compliance
Week 2 – Best Practice Co-op Governance
- Directors’ roles and responsibilities
- Good governance principles and conduct
- Conflicts of interest
Week 3 – Co-op Business Tools
- Strategic planning and risk management
- Co-operative financial statements and reporting
- Effective board meetings
Learn and network with other co-op leaders from all sectors as we put principles into practice!
Molly Kendall, Business Development Officer for the Co-op Federation, will present this interactive online course.
The sessions are in person and not recorded to ensure confidentiality and open sharing. If participants are unable to attend for any reason, a make-up time can be scheduled.
Contact Molly Kendall at the Federation molly@fed.coop for more information.
The Co-op Federation is a not-for-profit, member-based, peak body. We support, promote and represent co-operatives.