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31 December 2024

Rohan Lund: Co-operatives address the community’s needs

Rohan Lund, Group CEO of the NRMA, in The Australian: "It has never been more important for mutuals and co-ops to find ways to serve our members and the community."
31 December 2024

2024 in review: Headlines from the co-op world

On 31 December 2024, Co-op News took a look back over some of the stories affecting the co-op sector during another turbulent year.
30 December 2024

2024 End of Year Q&A: Melina Morrison

The BCCM is committed to showcasing the legacy and power of Australian co-ops and mutuals during IYC 2025.
17 December 2024

Welcome to BCCM Icons

Join us in celebrating the inspiring stories, achievements and impact of Australian co-operatives and mutuals through the BCCM Icons campaign.
17 December 2024

BCCM study tour report findings and policy recommendations

Watch on-demand the BCCM's Co-operative Housing Study Tour - Report Findings webinar with Dr Sidsel Grimstad and Liz Thomas, CEHL.
13 December 2024

Join the movement – BCCM IYC 2025 campaign and activities

The BCCM has launched our campaign and website celebrating the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives 2025.
09 December 2024

Spotlight on Australia as UN declares 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives

The impressive economic and community role played by Australian co-operatives and mutuals will be centre stage next year with the UN declaring 2025 as International Year...
06 December 2024

Melina Morrison on how do we live our co-operative identity?

Melina Morrison on co-operative identity: “we want get this right, we want to improve … We can get better at sharing our identity this is our challenge and...
03 December 2024

AAC2024: Co-operatives as models of social business in the Asia-Pacific

Melina Morrison and Michael Pilbrow will join a panel on co-operatives as models of social business in the Asia-Pacific at the 2024 Australasian AID Conference this week.
03 December 2024

Ana Aguirre visits Australia for LEINN International Program

Ana Aguirre visited Australia to discuss a partnership opportunity with the LEINN International Program and share her global experiences with co-operative principles and...
28 November 2024

International Cooperative Alliance and Fairtrade International partner to advance Sustainable Development and cooperative empowerment

The ICA and Fairtrade International announce a new Joint Partnership Declaration, marking a commitment to deepen their collaboration in support of the cooperative model...
27 November 2024

Care Together Program progress shared on global stage

BCCM CEO Melina Morrison shared the progress on the BCCM's Care Together Program and the development of a co-operative social care sector in Australia in India.
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