Co-operatives and the Challenges of 2020

A Zoom Forum co-sponsored by the Co-op Federation and the Co-operatives Research Group at the University of Sydney Business School.

This year has been a major year of disruption for the Australian economy and society. Tragic bushfires earlier in the year and ongoing droughts, combined with the impact of COVID-19 have had severe implications for communities and their co-operatives.

This forum focuses on the experiences of three co-operatives and their strategies for dealing with this turbulent year.

Presenters:

• Allan Gordon
  CEO of Hastings Co-operative
• Kristy Newbury
  Chair of the Board, Regional Director- New England, The Co-Operative Life (TLC)
• June Tarlinton
  Chair of the Board, Cobargo Co-operative Society

Moderators:

• Sam Byrne (Co-op Federation) and Greg Patmore (Co-operatives Research Group)

Via Zoom: Registrants will receive the Zoom link 24 hours prior to the Forum.