Membership

The Coffee Commune is a champion of the coffee and hospitality industry. We’re about educating and advocating for our industry by providing the environment, resources and tools for our members to build their capacity and serve more people.

By bringing the industry together, The Coffee Commune gives our members a voice at all levels of government while increasing their efficiency, profitability, and sustainability.

We offer six different memberships to bring you the greatest opportunity for success according to your role in the industry. Choose your membership category below:

Roaster
Café Owner
Supplier
Barista
Coffee Enthusiast
In Residence

Roaster

We are here to support your growth

Access the best price for direct trade coffee and connect with cafe owners and baristas to grow your business.

With a Roasters membership, you’ll have access to the best price possible for direct trade of raw coffee beans with access to group buying power. Come together with other roasters and use our state-of-the-art machines and facilities, while maintaining and staying authentic to your brand.

As a roaster, you’ll also receive exclusive content through The Coffee Commune Academy, our comprehensive online education platform that delivers on-demand training and resources. Increase your own knowledge, receive employee and industrial relations support, and learn how to grow your business to become more profitable and sustainable.

We’ll represent you and give you a voice with key government and regulatory decision makers. This means more time for networking and growing relationships with suppliers, cafe owners, and baristas. You will also have the opportunity to showcase your blends at our key industry events, Thought Leadership series, showcases, and product launches.

PRICE: $83 monthly / $995 annually (plus GST)

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WHAT YOU GET

Ability to roast your own coffee at The Coffee Commune to improve your cost efficiencies and overheads, alternatively have us roast for you – the choice is yours
Hire and use our state-of-the-art roasting equipment to support your business in times of need, such as covering holiday and leave periods, mechanical breakdowns, and other emergencies
Experience our state-of-the-art resources and facilities; conveniently located in one modern space (cupping, roasting, and packing)
Access to a variety of coffees from ‘workhorse’ green beans through to exclusive lots and exotic offerings
Access to Industry insights and research findings
Live sessions to help you develop, grow and learn personally and professionally
Guided support, advocacy, mentoring, and representation
Access to training rooms, workspaces, and meeting rooms which can be used to host your own events or training to gain an additional income
Access to the Coffee Commune Learning Academy which contains business and compliance training and Occupational Health and Safety courses helping you keep your business compliant and your staff safe
Invitations to product launches across the hospitality industry

Café Owner

To become efficient, profitable, and sustainable

We’re here to educate, advocate, and support you to thrive in the hospitality industry. Cut the costs, grow your network and have your voice heard when important decisions are being made.

With a Cafe Owners membership, you’ll have access to the best price possible for direct trade coffee, regardless of whether you own one cafe or one hundred.

We’re your go-to for any facet of the industry, whether that’s looking for a roaster that will save you money, hiring qualified baristas, strong buying power, or advice for a shop fit-out, we have a vetted group that will deliver value through quality connections.

We will advocate for you and your business while offering a voice in the industry. Our education and business support through The Coffee Commune Academy are specifically designed to assist you in operating your cafe and growing your business – from business and mindset coaching to employee and industrial relations support – we are here to increase efficiency and profitability.

Additionally, there are networking opportunities with leading industry coffee suppliers at our key industry forums, product launches, and Thought Leadership series.

PRICE: $83 monthly / $995 annually (plus GST)

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WHAT YOU GET

Access to our dedicated call centre of qualified Industrial and Employee Relations specialists to help you stay compliant and avoid the costs, fines and penalties which come from managing people and the complexities in the workplace. This includes:
- Advice around Fair Work Act and other legislation
- Award interpretation and ensuring employees are paid correctly from overtime, penalties, leave and other employment entitlements
- Redundancies
- Managing grievances and Fair Work claims
- Providing advice and guidance around Workcover processes, claims, premiums and return-to-work plans
Guided support, advocacy, mentoring and representation
Industry support through networking at our business events, conferences, and being a part of our welcoming community
Access to the Coffee Commune Learning Academy which contains business and compliance training and Occupational Health and Safety courses to help you keep your business compliant and your staff safe
Bulk buying power through our industry discounts
Access to mini marketplace to learn more about current trends and products so you can reduce costs and increase efficiencies

Supplier

Expand your market opportunities

Build relationships with industry contacts, including cafe owners and roasters that are ready to do business, while having your say in the decisions that affect our industry.

With a Suppliers membership, you’ll have direct access to industry operators such as cafe owners, roasters and suppliers who are ready to do business. Our mini market sessions will open up opportunities and provide a platform to promote your products as well as grow your client base.

As a collective, we have a strong voice among regulators and government, ensuring your ideas, frustrations and needs are heard.

Save on marketing costs and share ideas with others in the industry to enhance your efficiency and profitability. You’ll also receive business and mindset coaching, industry research, Employee and Industrial Relations support and other exclusive content through The Coffee Commune Academy, our comprehensive online education platform that delivers on-demand training and resources.

PRICE: $167 monthly / $1995 annually (plus GST)

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WHAT YOU GET

Open up your audience and build your consumer database at our business events, business information sessions, conferences, and through our welcoming community
Access to our dedicated call centre of qualified Industrial and Employee Relations specialists who will help you stay compliant and avoid the costs, fines and penalties which come from managing people and the complexities in the workplace. This includes:
- Advice around the Fair Work Act and other legislation
- Award interpretation and ensuring employees are paid correctly from overtime, penalties, leave and other employment entitlements
- Redundancies
- Managing grievances and Fair Work claims
- Providing advice and guidance around Workcover processes, claims, premiums and return-to-work plans
Guided support, advocacy, mentoring, and representation
Access to the Coffee Commune Learning Academy which contains business and compliance training and Occupational Health and Safety courses to help you keep your business compliant and your staff safe
Opportunity to showcase your products and services where you can promote your business, and build more brand awareness to support your sales

Barista

Enhance skills, create new networks and business

Use our training rooms, build your own coffee courses, and learn how to open your own cafe.

With a Barista membership, you’ll have access to The Coffee
Commune’s state-of-the-art machines and equipment to perfect your barista skills, as well as education programs to enhance your coffee knowledge. You’ll learn everything there is to know about the coffee industry and prepare for your next career move, whether that’s opening your own coffee shop, roasting your own beans, or simply mastering the art of the brew.

As a barista, you’ll receive exclusive content through The Coffee Commune Academy, our comprehensive online education platform that delivers on-demand training and resources. This is on top of access to our event space and networking opportunities with leading coffee professionals at our key industry events, showcases, Thought Leadership series, and product launches. Plus, you’ll have full access to our training facilities where you can design and run your own coffee courses.

PRICE: $25 monthly / $295 annually (plus GST)

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WHAT YOU GET

Access to the whole ecosystem of coffee from sourcing green beans, roasting, networking
Guided support, mentoring and skill development
Unlimited access to our Coffee Commune Learning Academy which offers an array of courses such as: levelling up your barista skills, improving your hospitality knowledge, expanding your customer service skills and learning how to promote and market your brand
Access to coffee professionals, industry and guest speakers and business resources – publications, podcasts and webinars
Ability to showcase your skills through Barista Jams, Latte Art competitions and more
Access to our community and coffee events and conferences
Gain additional income with access to training rooms, workspaces and meeting rooms which can be used to host your own events or training
Invitations to product launches
Access to the latest and greatest barista tools and equipment

Coffee Enthusiast

Explore your love affair with Coffee

Learn how to roast at home, use professional machines, develop your coffee knowledge and meet like-minded coffee lovers.

Live and breathe everything coffee with a Coffee Enthusiast membership at The Coffee Commune. You’ll learn everything there is to know about the production process – from green beans selection and roasting to brewing and the craft of being a barista. Use our state-of-the-art machines and equipment, learn how to roast your own beans at home and even attend two barista classes per year to help you master your coffee craft and latte art.

As a coffee enthusiast, you’ll receive exclusive content through The Coffee Commune Academy, our comprehensive online education platform that delivers on-demand training and resources. This is on top of networking opportunities with some of the industry’s leading coffee professionals at key industry events, product launches and our Thought Leadership series.

This is the perfect gift for any coffee lover.

PRICE: $25 monthly / $295 annually (plus GST)

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WHAT YOU GET

The ability to explore your love affair with coffee and taste new coffee from around the world
Access to online coffee and business resources – training academy, publications, podcasts and webinars
Exclusive invitations to industry events and sensory coffee tasting classes
Perfect the art of making coffee with our tailored home barista sessions
Upgrade your knowledge through our Coffee Commune Learning Academy – unlimited resources relating to health and wellbeing, professional and personal development, finance, business compliance, and digital technology
Discounts on roasted coffee beans and selected other products
Opportunity to win prizes such as a trip to a plantation tour
A community of like-minded coffee geeks

In Residence

Shared workspace and network

Save on office space! Our boardroom and meeting rooms will help you save costs on office space and can be used to build your business organically in a shared working environment.

With an In Residence membership at The Coffee Commune, you’ll have a dedicated desk space or office with exclusive access to our boardroom, meeting room, and training room facilities. Our shared workspace includes the use of state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, WIFI, and AV equipment. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect and collaborate through in-person events and our own member network. You will also gain complimentary education resources including our Thought Leadership series.

An In Residence membership is ideal if you are passionate about working in a community environment, surrounded by industry leaders and hospitality pioneers, who support and advocate for you while growing your business and career.

We invite everyone, from boutique coffee roasters to freelancers and small business owners to make The Coffee Commune your workspace.

PRICE: from $495 monthly (plus GST)

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WHAT YOU GET

Ability to work in a shared co-working space to increase productivity, boost creativity, increase flexibility, reduce office expenditure, collaborate with like-minded peers and create valuable connections.
Live sessions to help you develop, grow and learn personally and professionally
Guided support, advocacy, mentoring and representation
Access to the Coffee Commune Learning Academy which contains business and compliance training and Occupational Health and Safety courses to help keep your business compliant and your staff safe
Access to online coffee and business resources – training academy, publications, podcasts and webinars
Opportunity to showcase your products and services at our mini marketplaces where you can promote your business, build more brand awareness to support your sales
Access to our dedicated call centre of qualified Industrial and Employee Relations specialists who will help you stay compliant and avoid the costs, fines and penalties which come from managing people and the complexities in the workplace. This includes:
- Advice around the Fair Work Act and other legislation
- Award interpretation and ensuring employees are paid correctly from overtime, penalties, leave and other employment entitlements
- Redundancies
- Managing grievances and Fair Work claims
- Providing advice and guidance around Workcover processes, claims, premiums and return-to-work plans
Open up your audience and build your consumer database at our business events, business information sessions, conferences, and through our welcoming community

WHICH MEMBERSHIP
SHOULD I GET?

The Coffee Commune has the perfect membership options for your needs.

Roaster

We are here to support your growth

Access the best price for direct trade coffee and connect with
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Café Owner

To become efficient, profitable, and sustainable

We’re here to educate, advocate, and support you to thrive in the
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Supplier

Expand your market opportunities

Build relationships with industry contacts, including cafe owners and
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Barista

Enhance skills, create new networks and business

Use our training rooms, build your own coffee courses, and learn how
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JOIN US
Coffee Enthusiast

Explore your love affair with Coffee

Learn how to roast at home, use professional machines, develop your
+ MORE

JOIN US
In Residence

Shared workspace and network

Save on office space! Our boardroom and meeting rooms will help you
+ MORE

JOIN US

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