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SUMMARY:Turning the tables on Basil
DESCRIPTION:Basil’s Table is an interview series conducted by Basil Varghese\, a well-known Melbourne- based community builder and advocate for social justice\, who has long been committed to ‘bridging the gap between those that have and have not’. As a Patron of 888 Co-operative Causeway\, Basil hosts these conversations with special guests at the Kelvin Club in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD on topics relevant to building a connected community across Victoria. \nFor this gathering we are ‘turning the tables’ on Basil (pronounced bay-sill)! \n \nThe interviewer becomes the interviewed … in convivial surrounds (finger food on arrival) … \nBasil Noozhumurry Varghese has had an extraordinary life. He was born in Dar-es-salaam\, that ancient port in East Africa. The eldest son in a large family of eight brothers and one sister; his parents had migrated to East Africa from their homeland Kerala in India\, and in 1964 the family migrations finally ended when they arrived in Brisbane\, Australia\, to start their lives anew. Because the ‘white Australia’ policy was in force at the time of the arrival his family\, they were granted a two-year temporary visa. When the white Australia policy was removed\, they sought and were granted Australian citizenship. \nFlag of Kenya (1921–1963) \nBefore that\, growing up in Kenya he enjoyed his school years playing with children from diverse ethnic\, cultural and religious backgrounds. Celebrating\, with friends\, special religious holy days which included holy days for the Hindu\, Moslem\, Zoroastrian\, Buddhist\, Sikh and Christian religions. \nBasil began his working life Sydney in the textile industry for Bonds Industries and then in the emerging technology industry with Rand Corporation\, and Olivetti. He entered the Society of Jesus as a Novice Jesuit Scholastic in 1969. After discerning that a vocation to the priesthood was not for him\, he has nonetheless maintained a commitment to working with the poor; designing and delivering innovative education programs aimed at building awareness in the broader Australian community concerning the reality and impact of social disadvantage\, and searching for the systemic causes of such disadvantage so as to make a contribution to the public policy debate in Australia. \n \nAfter working with Aboriginal communities for some time\, he joined the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) working on various community education projects for more than 20 years. He is now an active participant of the Melbourne Circle where he meets and discusses ideas about society. \nThere will be more than a few stories to tell … Basil will be interviewed by the Chair of 888 Co-operative Causeway\, Antony McMullen. \n \nBookings essential – get your tickets here online (see below)\nWhere: Kelvin Club 14-30 Melbourne Pl\, Melbourne\nWhen: Tuesday\, 22 June 2021 6:30-8:30pm\nCatering: finger-food on arrival\nDress-ups: low-key smart-casual\nPlease note: audio-visual recording may be employed at this event and once registered we will occasionally send you information about future 888 Co-operative Causeway activity. \nInvite your friends via Facebook. \nContact us at coopcauseway@gmail.com for any inquiries about waiving the ticket price for this event.
URL:https://www.888causeway.coop/event/turning-the-tables-on-basil/
LOCATION:Kelvin Club\, 30 Melbourne Pl\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Basil's Table
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200825T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200825T190000
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SUMMARY:Basil's Table: Cooperation in a minor key with Dan Musil
DESCRIPTION:People may know Dan Musil as a musician\, or action researcher (undertaking a PhD) or as a low-key co-operative leader. Co-operatives are all about groups of people coming together to meet their own social\, economic and cultural aspirations; but\, If it is all about the group how does cooperative leadership work? Come along and find out what drives this social and solidarity economy co-operator\, as he articulates a vision for the future. \n Picture: Joaquim Borge \nBasil Varghese\, a veteran Melbourne-based community builder will lead a dialogue with Dan Musil\, Secretary of Earthworker Co-operative\, about how cooperative leadership can play a part in creating a new economy. Learn about Earthworker\, a group of worker-owned co-operatives operating in the Latrobe Valley and In Melbourne that are involved in everything from manufacturing hot water tanks to providing cleaning services. \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \nDan Musil is a musician\, composer and songwriter based in Gippsland (Gunaikurnai Country)\, Victoria. He is also a PhD Candidate (Institute of Culture and Society\, Western Sydney University) undertaking action research; working closely with economic and environmental justice projects in Victoria\, exploring economic democracy and ‘just transitions’. He has been the Co-operative Secretary of Earthworker Co-operative since 2013. \n \n  \n  \n  \nDate and time: Tuesday 25th of August 2020 6.00pm – 7.00pm.\nLocation: Zoom\, link and password provided post registration via email.\nCost: $10 (Full)\, $5 (active Friends and Members of 888 Co-operative Causeway\, and Co-op/Union/Kelvin Club members). Please contact us about waivers.\nBookings are essential: secure your place now (book here online).\nContact us at coopcauseway@gmail.com for any inquiries about waiving the ticket price for this event.
URL:https://www.888causeway.coop/event/basils-table-cooperative-leadership-in-a-minor-key-with-dan-musil/
LOCATION:Victoria
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SUMMARY:Cooperating our way out of crises with Melina Morrison
DESCRIPTION:888 is pleased to present the second Basil’s Table event\, which will be held virtually.  \nAustralians are living in a time of uncertainty post bushfires\, and now during a pandemic. Can we look to each other for mutual support in these uncertain times? \n \nBasil Varghese\, a veteran Melbourne-based community builder and advocate for social justice\, will lead a dialogue with Melina Morrison (pictured)\, CEO of the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM)\, about how cooperation and co-operative enterprises can play a part in building our way out of the crisis\, and into new prosperity. We will also hear about what personally drives this engaging social economy leader. Find out: \n\nWhat drew Melina to co-ops and the BCCM?\nHow do co-ops empower people to lift themselves out of poverty?\nWhere co-operatives stand after a series of local (fires\, drought) and global (COVID-19) crises.\n\nMelina Morrison is a well-known advocate for member owned businesses. Melina was successful in advocating for a Federal Government inquiry into the co-operative and mutual business sector\, which handed down 17 ground-breaking reforms. This led to the first enabling legislation for Australian mutuals in 18 years permitting them to raise new investment whilst safeguarding their cherished mutuality. \nBasil Varghese (Picture: Joaquim Borge) \nBasil’s Table is an interview series conducted by Basil Varghese\, a well-known Melbourne- based community builder and advocate for social justice\, who has long been committed to ‘bridging the gap between those that have and have not’. As a Patron of 888 Co-operative Causeway\, Basil hosts these conversations with special guests on topics relevant to building a more cohesive and connected community across Victoria. \nDate and time: 26th of May 6.00pm – 7.00pm\nLocation: Zoom\, link adn password provided post registration via email\nCost: $10 (Full)\, $5 (active Friends and Members of 888 Co-operative Causeway\, and Co-op/Union/Kelvin Club members). Please contact us about waivers.\nBookings are essential: secure your place now. \nContact us at coopcauseway@gmail.com for any inquiries about waiving the ticket price for this event. \n888 is pleased to present the second Basil’s Table event\, which will be held virtually. Once registered we will send you Zoom login details via email. Attendees will receive occasional futture event invites. 
URL:https://www.888causeway.coop/event/cooperating-our-way-out-of-crises-with-melina-morrison/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Basil's Table
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200225T193000
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SUMMARY:Basil’s Table - Banking on the future in a climate of change
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking what Kenneth Haynes QC (pictured above with Treasurer Josh Frydenberg) is thinking?  \nThe Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking\, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry uncovered some difficult truths about the way banking actually works in the Commonwealth of Australia. A surprising\, and underreported feature of the Commission was the noticeable absence of member-owned financial institutions such as customer-owned and mutual banks\, credit unions and building societies. What is it about these kinds of financial institutions that kept them out of the Commission and out of the bad news stories? \nOther areas to potentially explore will be the challenges and opportunities for customer-owned banks in the post Royal Commission environment. How can mutual and customer-owned banks work with the broader social and solidarity economy movement to build a new economy\, at a time when our natural environment is under existential threat? \nExplore the issues with a different kind of banker – Rowan Dowland\, Bank Australia \nPicture: Bank Australia \nBank Australia states that it is ‘the bank with clean money’. Thankfully\, it doesn’t invest in fossil fuels\, live animal export\, gambling\, the arms industry and tobacco. Apart from ethical investment and not featuring in the Royal Commission – what is the difference between customer-owned banks compared to banks that are merely owned by external shareholders? Are there member-to-member advantages?  \nCome along to the inaugural  ‘Basil’s Table’ and enjoy an intimate discussion with Rowan Dowland who heads up the Bank Australia’s strategy and planning area.  \nRowan has been at Bank Australia since 1994 and has seen a lot of changes since that time. In this discussion we will explore what personally motivates this social economy leader. What is the relationship between people and profit? Are we naturally adversarial or is greater cooperation possible?  \n\nBookings essential – get your tickets below \nWhere: Kelvin Club 14-30 Melbourne Pl\, Melbourne \nWhen: 6-7:30pm\, Tuesday 25th of February \nCatering: finger-food on arrival \nDressups: low-key smart-casual – no thongs\, singlets… or shorts. \nPlease note: audio-visual recording will be employed at this event and once registered we will occasionally send you information about future 888 Co-operative Causeway activity.  \n\n888 Co-operative Causeway\nBasil’s Table: listen\, learn and connect \nAre you interested in the re-emergent social economy that includes co-operatives\, mutual benefit societies\, associations\, foundations and social enterprises? These kinds of enterprises produce goods\, services and knowledge in ways that meet the needs of the community they serve through the pursuit of social and environmental purpose\, and the fostering of solidarity.  \n888 Co-operative Causeway is pleased to announce a new interview series featuring emerging as well as more seasoned social economy leaders.  \nPicture: Joaquim Borge \nBasil’s Table is an interview series conducted by Basil Varghese\, a well-known Melbourne- based community builder and advocate for social justice\, who has long been committed to ‘bridging the gap between those that have and have not’. As a Patron of 888 Co-operative Causeway\, Basil hosts these conversations with special guests at the Kelvin Club in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD on topics relevant to building a connected community across Victoria. \n‘Basil’s Table’ will introduce key issues in the social and solidarity economy. The discussions will be intimate one-on-one affairs\, and will also provide opportunities for our audience to ask questions\, and be a part of the conversation. As with all 888 Co-operative Causeway events – come along and join in the conversation\, and meet some new people to connect and collaborate with. Finger food is provided on arrival to ensure you are welcome.  \nWho is Basil?  \nBasil was born in Dar-es-salaam\, that ancient port in East Africa; the eldest son in a large family of eight brothers and one sister. His parents had migrated to East Africa from their homeland Kerala in India\, and in 1964 their migrations finally ended when they arrived in Brisbane\, Australia\, to again start their lives anew. After moving around Australia Basil based himself in Melbourne. Basil’s career has been dedicated to working with and for those experiencing disadvantage in Australian society. Basil believes that poverty is a form of oppression on a continuum connected to racism\, cultural and ethnic chauvinism\, sexism and other forms of injustice; and\, that it is always a systemic or structural issue.  \nBasil is the former CEO and Ambassador for National Education & Employment Foundation (NEEF) and has also held leadership roles in the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL)\, the Ecumenical Migration Centre (EMC)  and the Melbourne and Aboriginal Community College (Toundi) in Adelaide. He was also the international Ambassador for Sports Education Development Australia (SEDA). \n\n 
URL:https://www.888causeway.coop/event/basils-table-banking-on-the-future-in-a-climate-of-change/
LOCATION:Kelvin Club\, 30 Melbourne Pl\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Basil's Table
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Apia:20191030T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Apia:20191030T200000
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SUMMARY:The co-operative commons
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to join a group of likeminded people who are all working on new approaches to build a more inclusive economy? \n888 Cooperative Causeway in partnership with Commoners Co-op invites you to an evening of collaboration at ‘The Co-operative Commons’.  \nThis event has been organised to provide people interested and active in Solidarity/Commons/Regenerative Economy approaches the opportunity to get together\, share information about their work and ultimately create new synergies. \nDid we mention finger-food on arrival? \n \nWhen: Wednesday 30th October 2019 at 6pm\nWhere: The Kelvin Club\, 14-30 Melbourne Place\, Melbourne\nHow: Social evening\, finger food and drink plus informal presentations\nDress: Neat/casual
URL:https://www.888causeway.coop/event/the-co-operative-commons/
LOCATION:Kelvin Club\, 30 Melbourne Pl\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:888 Presents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190820T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190820T203000
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SUMMARY:From charity to solidarity - overseas aid and economic development
DESCRIPTION:Meet Elsa and Lanu \nTimorese co-operators\, Elsa Pinto (pictured above working in her community) and Lanu de Sousa are inspiring people. Elsa is working with farming communities to reduce Timorese reliance on imported food. Lanu has established a grass-roots credit union that is assisting three hundred families to access credit for the first time. Both are passionate about the potential of co-operative and mutual enterprise (CMEs) to transform their economy. Additionally\, they are studying community development at Victoria University … but we think they can already teach us a thing or two. \nElsa and Lanu’s work has inspired the members of the 888 Co-operative Causeway and we would like to actively contribute to their relationships within the Victorian co-operative and development communities\, and their work more broadly … and you are invited. \nFrom charity to solidarity – overseas aid and economic development \nTimor Leste remains one of the poorest countries in the world; but\, we also know there is great untapped potential. \nPeople in Timor desperately need access to credit to build their economic independence so as to live a prosperous life. Sadly\, most of the food people eat in Timor is imported. \nTimor receives much-needed aid from international donors and relies on income from oil deposits\, but this is not enough to break the cycle of poverty. To move beyond dependency there is a need to diversify the Timorese economy to build ‘common wealth’. \nThe Event \nTimor restored independence on the 20th of May 2002. Leading up to independence Australia supported the Timorese people through providing peacekeepers (under the command of Sir Peter Cosgrove). This event provides an opportunity for Australians and the broader Timor community in Australia to continue to practically build solidarity. \nThe event will be held at the quirky Kelvin Club with finger food provided. \nHear from Elsa\, Lanu and other inspiring speakers … \nSamantha Bond\, Senior Organiser at Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA \n \nSamantha is involved in some groundbreaking work. The majority of the Timor Leste population live and work in rural farming districts. Small-scale family agriculture is the basis of the national economy however agricultural production is low and farmers’ income is often insecure. Local food and cash crop production do not meet national or export demands. An organised agricultural sector will make a fundamental and sustainable contribution to the economy and significantly reduce poverty across farming communities. Local development of the farming sector could provide future sustainable alternatives to the the high dependence on finite oil and gas resources in the Timor Sea. APHEDA partners currently work across nine districts with over 1\,200 direct beneficiaries. Field organisers live alongside the farmers to support them to develop strong and democratic farmer bases which are able to organise rural communities\, mobilise existing resources and facilitate access to capital\, credit\, land and seeds for agricultural production. \nPeter McMullin \n \nPeter McMullin has a long-standing relationship with Timor-Leste. He is an international business adviser to Timor-Leste’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and serves as Victoria’s Honorary Consul to Timor-Leste in Victoria. An active philanthropist\, he was key to establishing the Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness at Melbourne University Law School. More recently he established The Good Business Foundation\, a progressive foundation looking at engaging business in social good. \nBy going along … you will be doing some good \nThis event is to launch a campaign to raise funds to allow Elsa and Lanu to be part of the 888 Co-operative Causeway co-working space in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. Net proceeds (after paying for catering for finger food on arrival) will go to the fundraising drive. \nNote: unfortunately venue not fully disability accessible. \n888 Co-operative Causeway is the first registered co-operative (non-distributing/not-for-profit) co-working space in Victoria. More than just a co-working space\, we are a network of micro-organisations and freelancers active in the social economy. Among our goals is the desire to collaboratively build a better Victoria for the common good. \n 
URL:https://www.888causeway.coop/event/from-charity-to-solidarity-overseas-aid-and-economic-development/
LOCATION:Kelvin Club\, 30 Melbourne Pl\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:888 Presents
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ORGANIZER;CN="Antony McMullen":MAILTO:antonymcmullen@bonds.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190618T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190618T203000
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SUMMARY:Who's afraid of Big Data (a Jobs Killer)?
DESCRIPTION:Image: Edgarodriguezmunoz (Wikimedia Commons) \nIs data-fueled automation realistic or hyperbole? \nIn recent times ‘big data’ has become synonymous with “automation” as data fuels the artificial intelligence behind systems designed to replace workers. Is this really the future of the workplace and if it is\, is it imminent or do we have time to influence the roll out of new technology? \nDiscuss the hopes and opportunities that advances in data analytics can bring to individuals\, organisations and the workforce as a whole in the context of the ‘future of work’. \nOur speakers will explore the likely impacts of big data and automation\, as well as reflecting on the current hype around big data and expectations for what comes next… \n \nLizzie O’Shea – is a lawyer\, writer\, and broadcaster. She is regularly featured on national television programs and radio to comment on law\, digital technology\, corporate responsibility\, and human rights\, and her writing has appeared in the New York Times\, Guardian\, and Sydney Morning Herald\, among others. She is the author of Future Histories\, a book that outlines how very human our understanding of technology is\, and what potential exists for struggle\, for liberation\, for art and poetry in our digital present.  \n \nSarah Barker is the Director of Data Intelligence at Our Community\, a world-leading B Corporation that provides advice\, connections\, training and easy-to-use tech tools for people and organisations working to build stronger communities. Sarah leads Our Community’s Innovation Lab\, trialling and refining methods for managing and learning from data in the social sector. Sarah is an energetic leader and enjoys building relationships\, creative thinking and continuous learning. \n \nDon Sharples is the founder of Altometer Business Intelligence (and a co-working member of 888 Co-operative Causeway) – he believes that data should be for everyone to make the most of. You can read about some of his ideas here. \n \nTim Lyons is a Research Fellow at think-tank Per Capita and Deputy Chairman of a large Industry Superannuation Fund. Tim works with unions and NGOs as a partner in Reveille Strategy Pty Ltd. Tim more than 20 years experience in the union movement as an organiser\, advocate\, and senior leader. He spent 7 years as the Assistant Secretary of the ACTU until 2015 where he was responsible for organising programs and labour law\, economics and pensions. Tim has been also member of Federal Government boards and expert working groups on workplace relations\, taxation\, superannuation\, procurement and industry policy. He tweets @picketer \nPlease note this event will be catered (finger food) with drinks at bar prices \n \nPictured: fried pickles (Wikimedia Commons)
URL:https://www.888causeway.coop/event/whos-afraid-of-big-data-a-jobs-killer/
LOCATION:Kelvin Club\, 30 Melbourne Pl\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:888 Presents
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ORGANIZER;CN="Antony McMullen":MAILTO:antonymcmullen@bonds.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190219T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190219T200000
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SUMMARY:Our housing future is collaborative
DESCRIPTION:What are the housing alternatives of the future? Come and find out about cohousing and why everyone is talking about it. This is an exciting opportunity to learn the value of community living and resource sharing. Find out how cohousing and alternative ownership models can lift community engagement and build a more sustainable future. Learn about the potential of Community Land Trusts to deliver perpetually affordable housing. \nAsk your burning questions to our outstanding panel. \nGuests: \n\nAnitra Nelson: Academic and Author (Books: Small is Necessary and Housing for Degrowth)\nHeidi Lee: Chair of Common Equity Housing and Director of Earth Housing Coop at Murundaka Cohousing Community\, Eco-architect\nKarl Fitzgerald: Presenter of 3CRs Renegade Economist Radio Show and Director of Prosper Australia\n\nLet’s create housing solutions together! Let’s co-create the villages we want to live in! Real discussion. Includes finger food. \nNote: Strict Dress Code! No thongs\, singles\, shorts\, or knees (seriously!) \nIf you would like to come but are experiencing hardship please contact info@cohousing.org.au
URL:https://www.888causeway.coop/event/our-housing-future-is-collaborative/
LOCATION:Kelvin Club\, 30 Melbourne Pl\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:888 Presents,CoHousing Australia
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181127T194500
DTSTAMP:20181117T140718Z
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SUMMARY:Solidarity Economy Learning Circle
DESCRIPTION:When it comes to building a new kind of economy that is built on mutuality\, shared ownership and co-operation – a solidarity economy – many of us are convinced. We know that the extractive economy can’t continue without causing increasing levels of economic inequality\, environmental destruction and human suffering. We know why we need change. \nHowever\, there is an increasing hunger to find out how we can start to really build things together. If this observation is correct then it might be a good time to form a learning circle for this new kind of economy. \nThe 888 Co-operative Causeway has a small co-working space in the centre of the Melbourne CBD. Members have been organising workshops and panels for quite some time. However\, the Causeway would like to change course a little and bring more like-minded people together to learn\, share and practically develop approaches to building the solidarity economy. These discussions would occur monthly at 6pm on the last Tuesday of the month at the Causeway space with those attending having the opportunity to continue on for drinks and/or a meal at the Kelvin Club. \nOur learning circle explorations will be focussed on addressing questions relating to meeting basic human needs – community\, education\, energy\, food and water\, health and shelter through new and old approaches as outlined in the above diagram from Solidarity NYC. The group would be self-managed with a revolving convenor and invited leaders to inform our discussion and fact-finding. \nWould you and/or your organisation/network like to join us? \nCome along to our first discussion Tuesday November 27 at 6.45-7.45pm – the Kelvin Club to informally discuss how we can run the learning circle and what topics to choose first. Pre-Christmas drinks and a meal will also be an option!
URL:https://www.888causeway.coop/event/solidarity-economy-learning-circle/
LOCATION:Kelvin Club\, 30 Melbourne Pl\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:888 Presents
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ORGANIZER;CN="Antony McMullen":MAILTO:antonymcmullen@bonds.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180925T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180925T200000
DTSTAMP:20180918T201454Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operative Approaches to the Affordable Housing Crisis
DESCRIPTION:The home ownership dream is increasingly out of reach and everyone in Victoria is feeling the impact. Co-operative housing most commonly sits in the ‘social housing’ space but is starting to be discussed as a shared ownership option too. The idea is pretty new to Australia – so we thought it was time to start a public conversation even if we don’t know all the answers yet. \nJoin 888 Co-operative Causeway Patron Magaret Feeney for an exploration to be led by our very own Co-operative Causeway member (and seasoned facilitator) Jacinta Cubis to discuss the value of existing co-operative housing options\, as well as new global and local developments in shared/mixed equity co-operative housing to address our affordable housing crisis. \nJoin these leading practitioners and experts to help us explore these opportunities: \n\nJacques Boulet\, Borderlands Co-operative\nNicola Foxworthy\, Common Equity Housing\nElena Pereyra\, Co-housing Australia.\n\nAs an added bonus we welcome Waffle Irongirl (pictured below) for a slam poetry response (be warned Waffle Irongirl – for the uninitiated – is the poetical analogue of a heavy metal karaoke!). \n  \nPlease note: basic casual attire required at this event – no thongs\, singlets or shorts. \nBackground\nVictorian Government analysis has found that median house prices in Melbourne have risen by over 40% since 2012 (49% in regional Victoria). One result is that from 1994-95 to 2013-14\, home ownership rates dropped from 76% to 69% of Victorian households. Social housing in Victoria for people experiencing hardship has grown overall but as a proportion of total housing\, the share of this housing type has fallen. At the most extreme end\, we are seeing increasing numbers of homeless people surfing couches\, living in cars or sleeping rough on the streets of Melbourne. \nWe find that these issues hit young people\, older women and inner-city low-middle income workers the hardest. We all need a ‘roof over our head’ to have a strong base to enjoy the peace and prosperity that should be the birthright of all Victorians.
URL:https://www.888causeway.coop/event/co-operative-approaches-to-the-affordable-housing-crisis/
LOCATION:Kelvin Club\, 30 Melbourne Pl\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:888 Presents
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rohan Clarke":MAILTO:rohanclarke@bonds.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180731T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180731T200000
DTSTAMP:20180718T205320Z
CREATED:20180718T205320Z
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SUMMARY:888 members past\, present & future
DESCRIPTION:Come along to the Kelvin Club for a aperitif and nibbles with 888 members. \nA very informal affair to catch-up over the open-fire and share stories of current adventures and co-operative happenings. The event is free but please rsvp if you are joining us\, so that Harry and the Kelvin Club team can make sure the red carpet is appropriately groomed… \n 
URL:https://www.888causeway.coop/event/888-members-past-present-future/
LOCATION:Kelvin Club\, 30 Melbourne Pl\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:888 Presents
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rohan Clarke":MAILTO:rohanclarke@bonds.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180728T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180728T170000
DTSTAMP:20180525T070258Z
CREATED:20180525T070258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T070258Z
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SUMMARY:Transforming Governance for People and Planet
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a one-day interactive workshop\, to be held on Saturday 28th July.\n\n\n\nGovernance is at the heart of the great challenges we face – whether or not our democracies can protect that which we mutually depend on for our survival and wellbeing. We are at a crossroads. Will we live in a world of oligarchs\, where a class of super-rich and powerful people and corporations dictate policy and law to the detriment of people and planet? Or will the aspirations for distributed\, participatory and contributory decision-making create a world of deep democracy and transparency where citizens have real lateral power in deciding the nature of our world? \nThis one day short course is an introduction to thinking about the futures of governance and democracy. In it we will explore the outline of the shifts taking place from a global perspective\, current challenges\, and the many new innovations\, experiments and pathways that are harbingers of change. From the community meeting to the office and work environment\, to our local municipal\, state and federal systems\, and to the global system\, the context has shifted and the stage has been set for dramatic changes. At what scale and where do you want to play? This course will provide an overview of the big trends in governance and provide ways in which participants can consider how they want to participate and shape the future. This course brings forth ideas for transforming governance in plain language\, with strategies that anyone can use to empower themselves and their communities. \nThis workshop will present and explore: \n\nthe idea of the “commons” as a framework for rethinking governance;\nhow the commons framework provides answers to the critical challenges we face in areas such as: resource management\, ecological protection / rights of nature\, addressing oligarchy\, protecting digital / knowledge commons\, humanising and democratising our work and community life\, etc;\nan overview of critical historical shifts that bring into relief the great transitions we are experiencing in the early 21st century;\nexamples from around the world that demonstrate transformations in governance\, and which point to new futures – the many new innovations\, experiments and pathways that are emerging around the world in response to our challenges;\na deep questioning of when our democracies protect and build the commons\, and when they undermine them\, and what strategies we might take as societies to ensure healthy democracy and the protect and build our commons.\n\nSpecific topics that will be covered include: \n\nbioregional governance\ncommons governance\nworkplace democracy and decentralised decision making\nliquid democracy (and other e-democracy systems)\nrights of nature / Earth jurisprudence\nurban collaborative governance\npeer to peer / digital commons governance\nparticipatory and contributory democracy\novercoming the challenges of oligarchy / plutocracy\nglobal / planetary governance\nanticipatory governance\n\nThe workshop will be run as a mix of presentations\, audio-visual content\, interactive discussions\, games and self-guided reflection. \nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will understand the big shifts and issues in governance\, and the ways in which they can participate in our great transitions and in shaping the future. \nABOUT THE WORKSHOP PRESENTERS\n\nDr. Jose Ramos\, futurist and Director of Action Foresight\, brings over 15 years’ experience writing about cultural\, political and economic change and designing\, teaching and facilitating courses on social change\, strategic foresight\, commons governance and socio-political transformation.\nDr Michelle Maloney\, lawyer and National Convenor of the Australian Earth Laws Alliance (AELA) has been working for 25 years at the intersection of ecological and social justice\, and is passionate about building Earth centred law\, governance and ethics.\n\nTogether\, Jose and Michelle offer a fun\, stimulating day that will help you think differently about your place in the governance of your communities and world. \nCOST\n$120 standard \n$90 concession \n$80 early bird \n* Several scholarships are available for students and others who wish to attend. Contact us for details. \n\n\nGet tickets\n\n\nFor more information: Jose Ramos – jose@actionforesight.net
URL:https://www.888causeway.coop/event/transforming-governance-for-people-and-planet/
LOCATION:Ross House Association 247 Flinders Lane Melbourne\, VIC 3000\, 247 Flinders Lane\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Action Foresight
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jose Ramos":MAILTO:jose@actionforesight.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180706T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180706T200000
DTSTAMP:20180622T134626Z
CREATED:20180510T014417Z
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SUMMARY:Cooperative Pitch Night
DESCRIPTION:Cooperatives are the new zeitgest. With 8 of 10 of us already a member of a coop or mutual\, they have been hiding in plain sight. Now they are coming out of the shadows as we become more and more aware of the need for a new approach to sharing. One that both emboldens the individual and yet recognises the value of the crowd. The re-emergence of co-operatives as a force in the global economy has begun… \nCome along and hear from emerging co-operatives pitching to a panel of industry leaders and co-operative angels…what could be more fun?  \nFeaturing:  \n\nLoconomics Australia – building on the work done by the Loconomics team in the US\, the local chapter is bringing the power of the platform to Melbourne.  Starting in the Inner North\, they’re aiming to help community sharing without the middle-men or commissions – https://loconomics.com/\nbHive – a platform for the Bendigo community to gather\, share and grow. They’re building a place to share community events and infrastructure. And they’ve got plans to share their platform with other communities around Australia – http://bhive.coop/\nMoose – a brand-spanking-new enterprise coop that aims to make software simple for cooperatives. It’s gathering technology that has been battle-tested in the wild to make a cost-effective and simple-to-use IT solution – Your Website plus Your App plus Your Member Registry in the one place. \nMonash Bike Share – https://monashbikeshare.com/ – the Monash Uni team have created Australia’s most successful bike share scheme. And they have plans to take their co-operative approach to the sharing economy into a grocery coop and community farm…\n\nA panel of esteemed judges including: \n\nDuncan Wallace of the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals \nIndustry Fellow at the Centre for Social Impact\, Krystian Siebert\nLizzie O’Shea\, lawyer to the people\, writer\, broadcaster and unionist.\n\nCome along and add your own spice to a very different kind of shark tank…
URL:https://www.888causeway.coop/event/cooperative-pitch-night/
LOCATION:Kelvin Club\, 30 Melbourne Pl\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:888 Presents
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rohan Clarke":MAILTO:rohanclarke@bonds.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180614T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180614T203000
DTSTAMP:20180521T154140Z
CREATED:20180521T154140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180521T154140Z
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SUMMARY:A Silent Transformation Film Night
DESCRIPTION:Common Equity Housing Limited is hosting a screening of A Silent Transformation \nA film about the transformative power of the co-operative enterprise model. \nScreening followed by a panel discussion with filmmaker Anton Smolski plus special guests. \n$10 waged $5 Concession Conference attendees FREE \nBook tickets \n \n 
URL:https://www.888causeway.coop/event/a-silent-transformation-film-night/
LOCATION:Cinema Nova\, Carlton\, 380 Lygon Street\, Carlton\, VIC\, 3053\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CEHL
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180530T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180530T160000
DTSTAMP:20180507T120155Z
CREATED:20180507T115733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180507T120155Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operative Capital Raising Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Show us the Money\n\n“In developing intergenerational self-reliance\, co-operatives help to reduce welfare dependency… provide jobs for local people\, offer goods and services and use procurement practices that support local business” – McClure Welfare Review report \nThe recent government welfare report recognised the importance of growing the co-op sector. One barrier that co-ops face\, as social enterprises\, is capital. \nSo how can co-operatives raise capital? How can we invest in co-operatives? The Co-op Capital Symposium presents a rare opportunity for expert insight into these questions.  \nSocial impact investors\, co-operatives\, social enterprise developers and public service officials are invited to learn about investing in co-operatives from practitioners and successful co-operatives through case-study based presentations and small-group breakouts. \nThis is particularly pertinent at a time when social impact investment is maturing and co-operatives\, such as the National Health Co-operative and The Co-operative Life\, are some of the fastest growing social enterprises in Australia. \n  \nAgenda\n\n\nWelcome & introduction: Melina Morrison\, CEO BCCM\nIntroduction to Co-operative Capital: Robyn Donnelly\, Co-op legal specialist\nAccessing debt-finance: Bank Australia\nWhat are CCUs and how do we use them?: Rohan Clarke – Partner\, Co-operative Bonds\nRaising millions with the humble member share: Taryn Lane – General Manager\, Hepburn Wind\nFonterra Case Study: Aaron Jenkins\, Syndex\nGreen Brick Manufacturing Co-op capital raising exercise: Paul Curtis\, Director of Green Brick Manufacturing Co-op\n\n  \n\nAbout the Speakers\n\nRobyn Donnelly\, Co-op legal specialist: Robyn Donnelly is a co-operative legal specialist who has worked as a solicitor\, barrister and academic\, as well as in the public service as Legal Manager for the NSW Registrar of Co-operatives and Associations. She is the author of BCCM’s publication\, Community investment for Australian co-operatives: A Handbook \nBank Australia: Bank Australia is establishing itself as one of the more important social impact investors in Australia. It has been at the forefront of supporting new and innovative community and disability housing models. \nRohan Clarke – Partner\, Co-operative Bonds: Following a career in the financial sector\, Rohan Clarke now works as an entrepreneur and consultant\, fostering the development of co-operatives particularly where technology and data intersect. Rohan worked extensively with social impact investment co-operative ORICoop on their recent Co-operative Capital Unit (CCU) offer. He will discuss CCUs\, how they work and their potential. \nTaryn Lane – General Manager\, Hepburn Wind: Hepburn Wind Park Co-operative is Australia’s first community-owned wind farm. It is an excellent case study for raising capital for co-operatives\, having used debt\, grant and equity-based funding.Taryn Lane joined Hepburn Wind at a critical time in the communications phase of the project and delivered industry best standards in community engagement.The co-operative raised $10 million from member-investors using the community shares mechanism. \nAaron Jenkins\, Syndex: Aaron Jenkins was one of the designers of the Trading Among Farmers Fonterra share structure. Aaron will present an interactive Q&A style presentation on the Trading Among Farmers (TAF) share structure at the world’s largest dairy company\, Fonterra Co-operative Group. TAF successfully facilitates external investment in the co-operative\, whilst protecting ownership and control amongst its farmer shareholders. \nPaul Curtis\, Director of Green Brick Manufacturing Co-op: Green Brick Manufacturing Co-op is licensed to build a new energy and cost efficient building insulation technology\, which it will manufacture and market from its base in the Latrobe Valley. It is a social enterprise established to employ\, train and mentor Australians who are disadvantaged in the employment marketplace. \nFacilitated by Antony McMullen\, Co-op Bonds: Antony is an expert in co-operative and social enterprise policy\, education and development; and is a qualified practitioner in social impact\, and\, community development. He is also a former chair of a community legal centre\, and former CEO of a church-based community services agency. \n 
URL:https://www.888causeway.coop/event/co-operative-capital-raising-symposium/
LOCATION:Function Room 3\, Level 12\, 300 Flinders Street\, Melbourne VIC 3000\, Function Room 3\, Level 12\, 300 Flinders Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Duncan Wallace":MAILTO:duncan.wallace@bccm.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180529T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180529T200000
DTSTAMP:20180520T212420Z
CREATED:20180510T013007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180520T212420Z
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SUMMARY:Dignity of labour in the gig economy
DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances\, this event has been postponed until later in the year. Apologies to those who had reserved tickets\, we’ll be organising refunds and rescheduling over the next couple of days… \nPurposeful work can be the cornerstone of a meaningful life. With the breakdown of traditional modes of secure work through casualization\, labour hire\, independent contracting and the use of online platforms such as Airtasker\, the nature of work has become precarious for many. At the same time\, more flexible arrangements have created new opportunities for people to pursue work/life balance. Emerging technologies are only exacerbating these trends – raising questions like: \n\nWhat ways can regulators promote better industrial relations?\nHow can platform cooperatives create new ways for people to work together?\nWhat ingredients are required to promote dignified and secure work?\nHow can independent workers pull together to rebalance markets?\n\nJoin us at the Kelvin Club for a night of thought provoking views and discussion with our speakers: \n\nRobyn Kaczmarek\, The Co-operative Life\nGodfrey Moase\, National Union of Workers\nEleanor Coffey\, Redgum Cleaning Co-operative (Earthworker co-operative)\n\n 
URL:https://www.888causeway.coop/event/dignity-of-labour-in-the-gig-economy/
LOCATION:Kelvin Club\, 30 Melbourne Pl\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:888 Presents
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rohan Clarke":MAILTO:rohanclarke@bonds.coop
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