Big Co-op Conversations#5 - IYC2012 Maleny 'Co-ops4change Fest'

The Co-ops for Change Fest is a one-day event planned to bring together local co-operatives, community and service groups to explore creative and alternative solutions to current issues. The Fest centres on capacity building in our community to deal with the economic and social issues in our region. The central design of the Fest will be workshops focussed on the themes presented in the monthly ‘On the Couch’ events. Focusing on housing, co-op IT, reThinking energy, share farming & real food, GenY, and community finance. We are also exploring ways that visitors can take part in various demonstrations, information stalls, films, music and discussion forums.