Making co-ops visible

24 June 2022

As the inaugural CEO of the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals, Melina Morrison is on a mission to raise awareness of the co-operative model and grow the sector’s share of the economy. She is this week’s Pro Bono Australia Changemaker.

Read more, Making co-ops visible, in Pro Bono Australia, 24 June 2022

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