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The BCCM works to focus media and political attention on Australia’s co-operative and mutual sector so its economic and social benefits are part of the national conversation. For more information on any of these releases or BCCM’s work, please contact media@bccm.coop
Macadamia co-operative in huge Queensland expansion
Aussie macadamia growers working together in a co-operative have announced they are expanding their joint operations in Queensland, creating 40 new jobs.
Master Butchers Co-op launches innovative SA apprentice incentive
The Master Butchers Co-operative (MBL) will this month launch the MBL Apprentice Incentive Scheme to help their members bring new apprentices into the industry. MBL will cover set-up costs of up to $930, after subsidies, of any member's new apprentice training in...
BCCM announces 2020 Honour Roll Inductees
The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) congratulated the 2020 inductees to the BCCM Honour Roll at today’s Leaders’ Summit – The Sustainability Edition, held in Sydney. BCCM CEO, Melina Morrison said that the awards recognise leadership and...
BCCM hosts 2021 Leaders’ Summit – The Sustainability Edition
Today, the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) will host their 2021 Leaders’ Summit in Sydney and across multiple virtual locations throughout Australia. BCCM CEO, Melina Morrison said that she hopes that the Summit will provoke not only deep thought...
Member Alert: Court ruling confirms ‘community’ in community owned bank
The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals congratulates Community First Credit Union on successfully winning their legal fight to allow community owned banks to use the term ‘community bank’.
How co-operatives and mutuals are supporting gender equality
Today BCCM members will join co-operatives around the world to celebrate International Women’s Day and #ChoosetToChallenge gender bias and inequality. The theme of International Women’s Day 2021 is #ChooseToChallenge A challenged world is an alert world - we can all...
Service Diversity is Key to Aged Care Transformation
The BCCM welcomes the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety’s final report and its emphasis on placing those being cared for at the centre of the aged care model.
Member-owned aged care puts the consumer at the centre
By empowering members, be they consumers, employees, communities or a hybrid of these, providers can be held accountable for outcomes
Investment paves way to a more co-operative future
“The investor response to the Australian Unity Offer has shown that there is a healthy appetite for investments that make an impact in our communities.”
Dual reports show co-operative and mutual businesses outperform ASX and key to Australia’s recovery
The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals today released the National Mutual Economy Report, providing insight into the size of the impact that Co-operative and Mutual Enterprises (CMEs) have on the Australian economy.
Leading the resilience: Co-operatives and mutuals through COVID-19
This research provides insight into how co-operative and mutual enterprises (CMEs) in Australia have responded to the turbulence caused by COVID-19
Mutual Capital Instruments: The future of co-operatives and mutuals arrives
Australian Unity Limited announced an offer of Australian Unity Mutual Capital Instruments to raise $100 million