The BCCM is the peak body for co-operatives and mutuals in Australia. Co-ops and mutuals are member-owned businesses that trade for surplus to fulfil their purpose. They are social businesses because they put people, not profit, at the centre of the enterprise.
Co-operatives and Mutuals Declaration of Climate Action
This declaration sets out how co-ops and mutuals will respond to the net zero transition over the coming years and take advantage of the opportunities for prosperity from a low carbon economy.
Sustainability Strategy for Co-operatives and Mutuals
New internationally accredited training programme with consultancy input focussing on the ‘E’ in ESG and helping co-ops and mutuals respond to the net zero imperative. Early bird prices available.
Supporting the growth of co-ops and mutuals
The Bunya Fund is Australia’s first Co-operative Development Fund. It provides help for new co-ops and mutuals. Find out more and meet the recipients of round one of funding.
Latest news
30 January 2023
BCCM 2023 Pre-Budget submission
The BCCM 2023 Pre-Budget submission has called on the Federal Government to explore how co-operatives and mutuals can help to deliver progress in priority policy areas.
27 January 2023
Service to co-ops and mutuals recognised in Australia Day 2023 Honours List
Congratulations to these outstanding people on being recognised in the 2023 Honours List. Your service and achievements shine a light on the co-operative and mutual sector.
23 January 2023
BCCM launches $7m social care program
The BCCM has started work on a new Commonwealth funded education, training and advisory program to start and grow more co-ops and mutuals in social care.
Current campaigns
Blueprint for Australia
Our policy guide for a sustainable economy that works in the interests of all Australians.
2022 floods crisis
Co-ops and mutuals are well placed to contribute to the immediate emergency response and the longer recovery effort for impacted communities.
Action to Empower: Social Care Mutuals
Action to Empower is our campaign to empower consumers and carers in social care markets to take back control through business model innovation.
Upcoming events & training
14 February 2023
Parliamentary Friends of Mutuals and Co-operatives meeting
Parliamentary Friends of Mutuals and Co-operatives holds biannual meetings at Australian Parliament House to focus political attention on the sector.
20 February 2023
Sustainability Strategy for Co-operatives and Mutuals course – Module 1 launches
A new internationally accredited training programme with consultancy input focussing on the ‘E’ in ESG and helping CMEs respond to the net zero imperative – early-bird prices available now for...
15 March 2023
Co-operatives and Mutuals Strategic Development Program
CMSDP focuses on what sets co-operative and mutual businesses apart from other business types, and provides critical insights into key strategic focus areas.
Latest videos
Relevance and inspiration – connecting with the next generation of co-operators
2022 BCCM Summit Closing keynote speaker Ana Aguirre, President, Youth Network, International Co-operative Alliance.
Discretionary Risk Mutuals
Interview with Capricorn CEO Jim Glossat, Unimutual CEO Geoff Henderson, CivicRisk Mutual CEO Andrew Armitstead and BCCM CEO Melina Morrison.
The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals
The BCCM is the peak body for co-ops and mutuals in Australia.
Mutual Value Measurement©
The MVM Framework© helps co-ops and mutuals measure their total value creation through a set of common dimensions and shared language about measuring and reporting mutual value.
2022 National Mutual Economy Report
The 2022 National Mutual Economy Report measures the size and the performance of the Australian co-operative and mutual sector.
Fightback Farmers: Feeding Australia Together
New ABC documentary featuring local heroes showing why co-operative farming could be a solution for modern agriculture and its communities
Co-operatives in Northern Rivers NSW
Thousands of people and businesses collaborate in co-operatives in the Northern Rivers region of NSW, bringing $2.4 billion to the regional economy.
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