Own a piece of Quairading’s future.
Become a Shareholder
If you are a regular shopper in our supermarket, then we really encourage you to become a shareholder.
We have over 350 active community shareholders who help decide and direct what our organisation does, so why not become one of them? We love hearing from shareholders with their suggestions around how to make our co-operative and community stronger.
Six people are chosen from the community shareholder group to form the board of directors, and they directly oversee the co-operative operations. Step one in attaining one of these leadership positions is to become an active shareholder.
Did you know it was shareholders who asked for seating to be available at the supermarket? So we got to work creating an internal and external space for table and chairs.
Shareholders and the board worked to lobby the shire to change the parking layout in our main street – the long vehicle parking out at the front of our supermarket generates an additional $1,000 of sales a day at certain times of the year, and we believe other main street businesses have experienced similar boosts in trade.
These are just some of the impacts we have been able to have, because our co-operative structure allows for more than the pursuit of profit, we also strive for good community outcomes.
We are stronger, together
What it means to be a Shareholder?
You are eligible for our monthly shareholders’ draw.
Just write your name on the back of your shopping docket and put it into the bin provided, and who knows, you might be next month’s winner!
Ensure our community continues to own important infrastructure and operates key businesses for another 100 years.
What if Coles took over our supermarket? It would turn into a corner store, not the full service supermarket we currently have. Community members should own the things that are important to them.
The Quairaidng Co-op is run for the benefit of shareholders.
Becoming a shareholder means you can contribute to the decisions and directions our co-operative takes.
We are a distributing Co-op, which means we are able to distribute profits to shareholders through dividends.
Currently the strong message we are getting from shareholders is they don’t want dividends, they want progress – we are working hard to do just that, so no profit distribution is planned at the moment.
The Process to Become a Shareholder
Step #1
You need to love our local community and be a regular shopper at our supermarket.
Step #2
Complete the shareholder application form and return along with your payment.
Step #3
Wait until the next board meeting (these happen monthly), so that the board can confirm you meet the requirements of being a shareholder (a regular shopper who spends more than $100/year).
Step #4
Enjoy the warm glow when your application is approved, your shares are issued, and you receive a welcome letter.
Why we do what we do
Our employees and shareholders know that with every piece of progress we make, it’s another win for our community that it deserves. Step by step, year by year, we are working hard to create value and prosperity for our community and shareholders- now that’s a calling worth answering.
Apply today
The Co-op Shareholder Application Form
Start your journey on becoming a Co-op Shareholder by downloading the application form below and filling it out today.