17 October 2024 | Adelaide, SA
2024 Co-operative Housing Summit
The Value of Co-operative Housing
17 October 1024, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm ACDT
Gilbert Suite, Adelaide Convention Centre
Thank you to all who joined us to discover the transformative potential of co-operative housing at the 2024 Co-operative Housing Summit.
It was great to connect with like-minded individuals passionate about creating sustainable, affordable, and inclusive communities.
Whether you’re a housing professional, a co-op member, or curious about alternative housing models, this summit offered a unique opportunity to learn, share, and be inspired.
Featuring
The Canadian experience
International Guest Speaker
Tim Ross
Executive Director
Co-operative Housing Federation (CHF) of Canada
The European experience
Report on BCCM 2024 European Co-operative Housing Study Tour with guest speakers
Melina Morrison
CEO
Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM)
Sidsel Grimstad
Senior lecturer and Teaching & Learning Lead, Griffith Centre for Systems Innovation
the Australian experience
Articulating Value in Housing Co-operatives Research Project Report
Professor Wendy Stone
Swinburne University of Technology
Plus three inspiring workshops
Placemaking in Co-op Housing Communities
Best Practice Governance for Housing Co-operatives
ACHA’s ESG Impact Framework
More great speakers & facilitators
Stephanie Miller
CEO, Common Equity Housing South Australia
Heidi Claus
Chair, Common Equity Housing South Australia
Craig Brooke
CEO, KeyInvest
Fiona Herman
Chair, Common Equity Housing Ltd, Victoria
Liz Thomas
CEO, CEHL
Nasteha Mohamud
Chair, United Housing Co-operative Ltd (UHC), Victoria
Peter Sibly
CEO, United Housing Co-operative Ltd (UHC), Victoria
Lisa Danker
Chair, Common Equity New South Wales (CENSW)
Benefits of attending
Advocacy Impact
Contribute to discussions that can influence policies and strengthen the role of co-operative housing in the broader housing sector.
Networking Opportunities
Network with co-operative housing peers and leaders to strengthen networking bonds and share best practices.
Learning and Development
Gain practical knowledge on governance, finance, and member engagement tailored specifically to. co-operative housing.
Tickets
| Ticket Prices | Before | After 30 Sept 2024 | Online |
| Member Co-operatives (Members / Tenants) | $25 | $50 | $50 |
| ACHA Board and Staff | $150 | $200 | $75 |
| General Public | $200 | $250 | $150 |
Summit Program
Thursday, 17 October 2024
Arrivals, tea, coffee and networking
8.45 – 9.15 am
Summit opens
9.15 – 9:20 am
Welcome to Country (Kaurna)
Jess Davies-Huyhn
9:20 – 9:30 am
Welcome from our host Common Equity Housing SA
Heidi Claus, Chair, CEHSA
9.30 – 9.45 am
Opening remarks
Louise Miller-Frost MP, Federal Member for Boothby & Co-Chair of the Parliamentary Friends of Co-ops and Mutuals
9.45 – 10.00 am
International Perspective - The Canadian Experience
Tim Ross, Executive Director, Co-operative Housing Federation (CHF) of Canada
10.00 – 10.45 am
Morning tea
Proudly sponsored by BCCM
10.45 – 11.15 am
The Australian Experience - The Value of Housing Cooperatives in Australia
Professor Wendy Stone, Swinburne University of Technology
11.15 – 11.45 pm
Panel discussion and audience questions
Craig Brooke, CEO, KeyInvest
Fiona Herman, Chair (CEHL)
Sally Kingsborough, (SAHT)
Professor Wendy Stone, Academic Leader of the Housing Futures Research Program and Director of the AHURI Swinburne Research Centre
11.45 am – 12.15 pm
Lunch
12.15 – 1.15 pm
Workshops
WORKSHOP 1
Building a Co-op Housing Community
From United Housing Victoria, a real-life case study of member engagement in placemaking.
Peter Sibly, CEO, United Housing
Co-operative Ltd (UHC), Victoria
Mea Locksley (UHC)
WORKSHOP 2
Co-op Principles in Practice
A deep dive into how housing co-ops can effectively implement cooperative principles in their day-to-day operations.
Molly Kendall, Communications and Business Development, The Co-op Federation
WORKSHOP 3
ACHA’s ESG Impact Framework
Measuring the impact generated by the Australian co-operative housing sector through a shared ESG framework.
Amy Lees, General. Manager Operations, Common Equity Housing Ltd (CEHL), Victoria
1.15 – 2.30 pm
Afternoon Break
2.30 – 2.45 pm
The European Experience - ACHA BCCM European Study Tour and launch of the Study Tour Report
Dr Sidsel Grimstad, Senior Lecturer and Teaching & Learning Lead, Griffith Centre for Systems Innovation
Melina Morrison, CEO, Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM)
2.45 – 3.15 pm
Panel discussion & audience questions
Melina Morrison, CEO, BCCM
Liz Thomas, CEO, CEHL
Craig Brooke, CEO, KeyInvest
3.15 – 4.00 pm
Co-op members - closing observations (facilitated discussion)
Heidi Claus (Facilitator)
Virginia Barratt (CEHSA)
Elspeth Cameron (CENSW)
Nasteha Mohamud (UHV)
Beth Rundle (CEHL)
4.00 – 4.30 pm
Closing remarks
Liz Thomas, Managing Director, Common Equity Housing Ltd and Chair of ACHA
4.30 – 4.45 pm
Networking drinks
5.00 – 7.00 pm
Proudly sponsored by
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