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.