Australian Co-operative Links
is the first Australian website to feature and promote the nation's diverse
range of co-operatives.
Co-operative Development Services Ltd
launched
Australian Co-operative Links
in 2002 to provide interested persons with an insight into the broad range of
activities undertaken
by Australian co-operatives
and the extent of the world-wide
co-operative movement.
Co-operatives have existed in some form in Australia for over 150 years. Since
the
first
known co-operative was formed in Queensland in 1859, co-operatives have spread
across Australia following the nation's pattern of economic and social
development.
Today, there are more than 1,700 co-operatives operating in Australia covering
a diverse range of activities - from financial services, community enterprises
and business services to agriculture, consumer buying groups and social
enterprises.
Australian Co-operative Links
reflects this diversity by providing links to Australian co-operatives by
industry, state of registration and A to Z.
The directory also provides a comprehensive list of links to most major
co-operative websites around the world.
Australian Co-operative Links
is periodically
updated
as
new websites
are identified.
Please
email CDS
if any of the links are not functioning or you wish to add your co-operative's
link to
Australian Co-operative Links.
