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.
2022 BCCM Leaders' Summit
Australia’s only cross-sector business summit for co-operative and mutual leaders, 17– 18 November, Melbourne.
Supporting the growth of co-ops and mutuals
The Bunya Fund is Australia’s first Co-operative Development Fund and was established by the BCCM in co-operation with our members.
Sustainability Strategy for Co-operatives and Mutuals
New internationally accredited training programme with consultancy input focussing on the ‘E’ in ESG and helping CMEs respond to the net zero imperative.
Latest news
25 November 2022
BCCM acknowledges service of The Hon. Dr Race Mathews
The BCCM acknowledges the significant contribution of the Hon Dr Race Mathews to the co-operative and mutual movement in Australia.
18 November 2022
The BCCM awards $137,700 in funding to help next generation businesses thrive
The BCCM has announced the successful applicants to its inaugural co-operative development fund, The Bunya Fund, as it looks to kick-start a new generation of member-owned businesses.
18 November 2022
The BCCM announces 2022 Honour Roll Inductees
Two outstanding contributors to industry have been added to the BCCM Honour Roll for 2022: Lynne McLennan and Steve Anthony OAM.
Current campaigns
Co-operative and Mutual Climate Policy
Co-operatives and mutual enterprises are coming together to accelerate action towards tackling climate change.
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
5 December 2022
ESG Partner Project Community of Practice meeting
This project is designed to give mutuals and co-operatives a leading edge in the burgeoning ESG investment market.
8 December 2022
BCCM members Christmas party
BCCM members Christmas party - more information coming soon.
12 December 2022
ESG Partner Project webinar
This project is designed to give mutuals and co-operatives a leading edge in the burgeoning ESG investment market.
Meet our co-ops
The bank that’s putting its members first and strengthening the capacity of its community to recover from the 2022 floods
Latest videos
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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