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Resource library

The BCCM is your one-stop shop for all things co-operative and mutual, be they in Australia or overseas. The BCCM produces countless resources that are useful whether you simply want to learn about co-operative or mutuals, or actually set one up. We also direct you to other resources you might find relevant or interesting, such as podcasts and videos.

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Research & reports
2024 Climate Action Progress Report
An account of progress of implementation of the Co-operatives and Mutuals Declaration of Climate Action (October 2024) and a call to action to engage and inspire other...
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What Australia can learn from European affordable co-operative rental housing models
 A report on findings from the BCCM 2024 European Co-op Housing study tour.
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Co-operative Employment Economics: Sustaining Employment and Community Prosperity
Per Capita and BCCM research reveals co-operatives and mutuals are more likely to employ staff at lower profit levels compared to equity-owned firms.
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Discussion paper, Research & reports
BCCM Modernising Co-operatives Regulation Interim Findings Report
How co-op legislation and regulation can be modernised to make it easier for existing co-ops to operate and grow and to encourage more co-op formations: interim findings...
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Toolkits
Community Land Co-operative Template Rules and Guide
Guidance on how to establish a 'Community Land Trust' using a co-operative legal structure, addressing a key question of how the core objectives of CLTs and co-operatives...
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Blueprint
BCCM Message Blueprint
BCCM Message Blueprint: How Australia’s co-operative and mutual businesses contribute to our nation’s growth and prosperity.
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Videos
The Nordic Edge: What Australia can learn from Nordic countries
A webinar exploring how Nordic nations' consensual approach can inspire progress in Australia while enhancing prosperity and community wellbeing.
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Article
Could co-operative housing solve the current crisis
More than 8,000 people live in co-operative housing in Australia. This mode of housing was designed to be an affordable, secure way to rent, and collectively own, a...
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Book
A History of Australian Co-operatives 1827-2023
This book provides a detailed historical analysis of co-operative development, from their inception in Australia to today. 
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2024 National Mutual Economy Report (NME) – Australia’s Top 100 CMEs
The 2024 National Mutual Economy (NME) Report measures the size and the performance of the Australian co-operative and mutual sector.
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Australia’s housing co-operative sector
There are varying statistics provided about the amount of co-operative housing in Australia and the BCCM maintains the most comprehensive data on the sector's size and...
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The Value of Housing Co-Operatives in Australia
New research reveals housing co-operatives may form part of Australia’s answer to affordable and stable housing choices amidst a growing housing and rental crisis.
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