A half-day forum hosted by the Don Dunstan Foundation will explore the co-operative business model and how it can benefit those who operate in the disability services, health, or well-being sectors.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme has disrupted the care market-place and co-operatives are playing a new role in the world of consumer-led care.

International experts in care co-operatives and social enterprise will discuss the opportunities, showcase successful care co-operatives in the United Kingdom and provide practical advice on how to design and run a co-operative in Australia. An optional workshop session will follow.

Speakers

Dr Guy Turnbull from the United Kingdom (who will return to the Don Dunstan Foundation in late 2018 as a Thinker in Residence) and Melina Morrison, CEO of the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals.

Workshop

The practical workshop will explore the principles, thresholds and building blocks of co-operative business models.

Event details

When:            Thursday 28 June 2018; plenary: 7:45AM – 9:30AM; workshop: 9:45AM – 12:45PM

Where:           Bonython Hall, University of Adelaide, North Terrace

Cost:               $15, including light buffet breakfast and morning tea

Register:        Find out more and register here for plenary and workshop or register here to attend the plenary only.