CDS is a network of consultants who have a proven track record in co-operative development. CDS Director Tony Gill is one of Australia's leading experts on co-operatives and has 30 years practical experience working with co-operatives.

Since 1980, he has facilitated the formation of over 90 co-operatives in Australia, from agricultural and business services to community and social enterprises.

CDS is highly innovative in developing creative solutions to challenging issues. It is most likely we have already encountered the problems and opportunities you face and have built up experience in the best way of dealing with them.

Because we understand co-operatives, CDS can provide services tailored to meeting your specific needs -

Formation services
  Forming a new co-operative
  Community buyout of a closing business
  Converting an incorporated association or a company to a co-operative
  Start-up assistance

Other services
  Governance training and policy development
  Co-operative study tours
  Co-operative Research

We invite you to contact us if you seek assistance with your project.