2018 Impact 25 nominees announced!

19 January 2019

On behalf of the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) Board, Staff and Members, we would like to congratulate Robyn Kaczmarek, CEO and founder of The Co-operative Life and Richard Warner co-ordinator for Nundah Community Enterprises Cooperative for being nominated for the Pro Bono Australia 2018 Impact 25.

Pro Bono’s Impact 25 awards honour leaders in the Australian social sector, as nominated and voted for by their peers. They are fighting to solve today’s greatest challenges through innovation, influence and collaboration.

We are recognising Robyn for the leadership role she has played in empowering aged care and disability workers through equitable and democratic ownership of care work. We are recognising Richard for his dedication and commitment to empowering people living with disability to have meaningful and sustainable employment through the enterprise they co-operatively own.

Voting closes on Thursday, 31 January at 5pm, so please vote and encourage your colleagues to also vote for these great Australian co-operators.

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