The growth of the hybrid economy

07 December 2017

Pro Bono Australia

Experimentation with public service mutuals is in order and can deliver better human services, according to international expert Professor Sir Julian Le Grand who has been speaking in Australia about the growth of the hybrid economy…

A recent poll by Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) found that only 12 per cent of Australians knew they were a member of a co-operative or mutual.

Melina Morrison, CEO of BCCM, which is hosting Le Grand during his stay in Australia, said it was time for policymakers to examine co-operative and mutual delivery models.

“The NDIS and a looming surge in demand on aged care services are just around the corner – as Australia re-examines how we organise and fund human services, there has never been a better time for policy makers to examine co-operative and mutual delivery models,” Morrison said.

“We are grateful Julian Le Grand is sharing his analysis of the introduction of mutual models to Britain’s human services, for a sustainable workforce and increased productivity.”

Read the full article, The growth of the hybrid economy, 6 December 2017, Pro Bono Australia