The voice of Australian Cooperatives & Mutuals
COVID-19
We’re taking action on COVID-19 (Coronavirus), making sure that the interests of co-operatives and mutuals continue to be represented in a challenging business landscape.
Co-operative Farming
BCCM, with support from the Australian Government, has launched the Co-operative Farming Program to future proof Aussie farmers, fishers and foresters. Livestreaming events start June 17.
Co-operative Conversations
How did some Australian farmers, growers and producers transform their businesses and communities out of crisis by working together? Join us for a brand new livestream series.
The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) is Australia’s only peak body for co-operatives and mutuals across all industries. BCCM works to increase awareness of these businesses and their important contribution to the national economy and community development of Australia.
BCCM News & Media
Gaining a customer’s trust is hard. Mutuals have a good track record
Australians are now more than ever seeking out more ethical ways of doing business and for Mutuals, it means reminding them that you are here.
Apply now: Small Grant for Bushfire Impacted Communities
Small grants to assist co-operatives and mutuals and members of these organisations to help their communities to recover from the impact of the bushfires and coronavirus.
Co-operative conversations – new series hears the real stories from the farming frontline
Hosted by renowned agricultural journalist Pete Lewis, the series showcases candid conversations and the real-life experiences of Australia’s farming frontline.
Community Support, Collaboration Signal Resilient Future for Co-operatives
Co-ops create competition and choice for consumers while adhering to seven key principles, among them a concern for community
Could co-operatives help small businesses and primary producers get through the COVID-19 pandemic?
Currently in Australia there’s more than 200 agricultural co-ops owned by around 20,000 farmers, fishers and foresters.
Time to rethink manufacturing with co-ops | Farm Weekly
Ms Morrison said the co-operative model would help to rebuild these parts of the supply chain within Australia.
Latest Resources and Research
MVM
Mutual Value Measurement (MVM) is a framework for measuring the value we create, that aligns with our values, developed by the BCCM, researchers at Monash University, our members and the CME sector.
NME Report
Produced annually in conjunction with the University of Western Australia, the National Mutual Economy Report maps the size, reach and contribution of the co-operative and mutual sector.