Some really great publicity came out of the conference in 2008 - a very positive item was filmed for the 7.30 Report. Four co-ops feature in the video; Hastings Co-operative, Macleay Regional Co-operative, Capricorn Society and Commercial Fishermen's Co-operative, with Rainer Schluter of Co-operatives Europe and Helen McCall of the Federation. The link offers the video and also a transcript. Marvellous to get some positive views into the mainstream media. Link to ABC article.
Co-operatives Australia has published the list of Australia’s Top 100 Co-operatives, Credit Unions and Mutuals. More details..
The Federation has lately been receiving requests for help from co-operatives in Developing Countries - the web is making contact possible for most of us around the globe. In the hope that co-operatives will help other co-operatives and co-operators, we offer these links or letters. Please see if there's any assistance you can provide. More details..
An Effective Governance Workshop for Not-For-Profit Boards and staff was held in Marrickville on May 5/6.
The Co-operative Federation of NSW can provide training courses for co-operative directors and members, including: governance training, to improve the performance of co-operative Boards; education for members on how they can best participate in their co-operative and more. More details...
Welcome
The Co-operative Federation of NSW:
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represents and assists co-operatives and like entities in their relationships with government; |
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facilitates and provides assistance and services, including the Co-operatives Conference every 18 months; |
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promotes public awareness and understanding of the significance of co-operative structures; |
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promotes the exchange of information amongst co-operative entities; and |
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works with other co-operative organisations interstate and internationally. |
The Federation is the peak representative body for co-operatives in New South Wales.
If your organisation works in accordance with co-operative principles, please consider joining the Federation, so that we can strengthen the co-operative sector, to the benefit of everyone.