Events

Abacus - Australian Mutuals organises a number of events throughout the year to highlight the role credit unions, mutual building societies and friendly societies play in the retail financial services sector and the community.

Annual Abacus Convention

The keynote annual event which combines education, focusing on hot topics facing the industry, with exploration of new business opportunities for our members.

The 2009 Abacus Convention was held on the Gold Coast from 8 - 11 November 2009. Additional information on Abacus 09 is available at www.abacusconvention.com.au.

The 2010 Abacus Convention will be held in Adelaide from 17-20 October 2010. Further details will be available in early 2010.

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities exist for Abacus 2010. A prospectus will be released in 2010, to register your interest, please contact Liliane Abboud ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Kate Forsythe ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Industry Events

Parliamentary and community events are also organised, working with our members to promote the interests and awareness of the mutual financial services and friendly society sectors. These range from the promotion of International Credit Union Day (third Thursday in October each year) to regular industry events at Parliament House, Canberra.