The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (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.
Latest news
28 September 2024
Co-ops can and should be a serious part of Australia’s housing solution
Australasian social and affordable housing consultant Donald Proctor went on a BCCM study tour of European housing co-ops earlier in 2024, and the AHI has shared his discoveries.
27 September 2024
BCCM calls for ACCC supermarket inquiry to protect local food security
BCCM's Melina Morrison responds to the ACCC’s interim report its Supermarket Inquiry, highlighting the need for diverse business models to ensure consumer choice and local food security.
25 September 2024
Co-operatives and mutuals prioritise staff and service over profits
Research commissioned by the BCCM and conducted by Per Capita Australia reveals that co-operatives and mutuals are more likely to employ staff at lower profit levels compared to equity-owned firms.
International Year of Cooperatives in 2025
UN Resolution calls for a second International Year of Cooperatives in 2025.
BCCM launches $7m social care program
The Care Together Program is Australia’s first co-operative and mutual enterprise support program in social care.
The Bunya Fund
Find out how your co-op or mutual can help address the funding and advice gap for early-stage co-operative and mutual enterprises or initiatives.
Upcoming events & training
22 October 2024
Chairs’ Forum
The only cross-sector meeting for the Chairs of Australia’s leading co-operative and mutual enterprises.
22 October 2024
Taste of Australia Dinner and Honour Roll
The 2024 BCCM Taste of Australia Dinner and Honour Roll will take place in Perth.
23 October 2024
2024 BCCM Leaders’ Summit
The BCCM will host the Leaders' Summit in Perth on 23 October 2024.
31 October 2024
ESG webinar 3: Building the capability to deliver on sustainability within your co-operative or mutual
Hear from leaders who have successfully built the capability to deliver on sustainability through developing skills, empowering people and defining clear roles and responsibilities.
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