From charity to solidarity – overseas aid and economic development
Kelvin Club 30 Melbourne Pl, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaMeet Elsa and Lanu Timorese 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 […]
The co-operative commons
Kelvin Club 30 Melbourne Pl, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaWould you like to join a group of likeminded people who are all working on new approaches to build a more inclusive economy? 888 Cooperative Causeway in partnership with Commoners Co-op invites you to an evening of collaboration at 'The Co-operative Commons'. This event has been organised to provide people interested and active in Solidarity/Commons/Regenerative […]
Basil’s Table – Banking on the future in a climate of change
Kelvin Club 30 Melbourne Pl, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaAre you thinking what Kenneth Haynes QC (pictured above with Treasurer Josh Frydenberg) is thinking? The 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 […]
Cooperating our way out of crises with Melina Morrison
888 is pleased to present the second Basil’s Table event, which will be held virtually. Australians 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? Basil Varghese, a veteran Melbourne-based community builder and advocate for social justice, […]
Basil’s Table: Cooperation in a minor key with Dan Musil
People may know Dan Musil as a musician, or for our purposes an inspiring but interestingly low-key co-operative leader. Come along and find out what drives this social and solidarity economy co-operator, as he articulates a compelling vision for the future. 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.
Turning the tables on Basil
Kelvin Club 30 Melbourne Pl, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaBasil’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 […]
Basil’s Table: social economy leadership with Moira Were
Online (register for link)When you think of social economy leaders, particularly South Australian ones, it won’t take too long until Moira Were springs to mind. Moira works across multiple organisations to develop the social and solidarity economy. Her approach always applies a ‘gender lens’ as she goes about building the common good. How does she manage to have […]
Mutual social impact: investing in each other for the 21st century
Kelvin Club 30 Melbourne Pl, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaAre Australian mutuals poised for a renaissance as social impact leaders? Join us to discuss with a heavy-hitting panel of movement leaders at the Kelvin Club on 26 May.
The role of cooperatives in building strong economically resilient communities
What is the role of cooperatives in contributing to local and regional development strategies that are equitable and sustainable? How can this be advanced through federal, state and local policy? How can we enhance the work of cooperatives in addressing economic disparities in Australia?
Basil’s Table: Building co-operative futures in the tech bros era
Kelvin Club 30 Melbourne Pl, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaThe future of cooperation in a time of uncertainty RSVP: 5pm, 5 December, 2022 / finger food / dress up a little All proceeds cover costs and contribute to our co-operative work (we are a not-for-profit / non-distributing co-op) Bookings essential (see bottom of page). This time we are going ‘big picture’. Christmas in all […]
