Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM)

Do you have new employees unfamiliar with co-operative and mutual structures and their purpose? Or do you have directors and executives looking to deepen their knowledge of the sector? This is a 2-hour online program designed to provide a general introduction to the co-ops and mutual industry in Australia and globally. It is facilitated by well-known co-operative development expert Antony McMullen, FGIA, FRSA and our April course includes a live interview with our guest speaker Rebel Black Chief Visionary Officer, Founder of The RW Collection and Chairperson of the Board at THE Rural Woman. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g_zdBiap

Have a powerful story to tell? 💬 2025 is all about highlighting the amazing work of Australia’s co-operatives and mutuals. We want to hear how you've made a lasting impact on your community. 👉 Share your story today https://lnkd.in/ga8pPgw2 #IYC2025 #BCCMIcons #CooperativesBuildaBetterWorld #coops #mutuals

From horse and cart to automated vehicles, The NRMA reflects on 100 years of transportation evolution and looks forward to a bright future of mobility. From helping Australians transition from horse and cart to automobiles and navigating the challenges that have come with the changes in transportation, to entering into a new future of mobility – the NRMA has always championed the needs of motorists and kept people moving. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eS8X7RUM #NRMA #CoopAutomobile #IYC2025 #BCCMIcons #CooperativesBuildaBetterWorld #coops #mutuals

Are you working as, aspiring to be, or wanting to know more about how to be an effective Secretary for a co-operative or mutual? Then our newly announced Accidental Co-operative and Mutual Enterprise Secretary course is perfect for you. Developed in partnership with the Governance Institute of Australia (GIA), this tailored and specialised course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, responsibilities, and functions of a CME secretary and is tailored for the legal and regulatory requirements of co-ops and mutuals. Don't miss out – register now: https://lnkd.in/emsc7E5Y

The latest edition of the Care Together newsletter is packed with inspiring updates from across regional, rural and remote Australia. 🌱 Co-operative Care Wagin is now officially registered! 🎙 Murrumbidgee Aged Care Network featured on ABC Radio 🤝 Community of Practice session now available on demand 🧓 Co-designing better support for older Australians We’re proud to share how communities are taking the lead in re-shaping care and support systems that work for them. Read the latest issue, and don’t forget to scroll to the bottom of this – or any page on the Care Together website – to subscribe for future updates and stories from the field." https://lnkd.in/ei3bzsQp #CareTogether #CommunityCare #Cooperatives #Mutuals #AgedCare #SocialCare #RegionalAustralia

Thoughtful foods, a 30-year-old co-op at UNSW Sydney, celebrated its first potluck of #IYC2025 with a range of delicious food! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gwQ2t4aW #FoodCoop #BCCMIcons #CooperativesBuildaBetterWorld #coops #mutuals

In a recent interview on ABC SA Afternoons, BCCM CEO Melina Morrison and The Barossa Co-op CEO Cathy Main highlighted the role co-operative supermarkets can play in boosting regional economies and offering consumers better choices. The conversation followed the ACCC’s findings on supermarket competition, with both leaders advocating for more member-owned retail models like The Barossa Co-op, which reinvests profits back into its community. Listen online from 1:25:25 https://lnkd.in/gmReQACW

Could employee ownership work in law firms? Speaking on a recent episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, Melanie Heffernan, the principal of South East Lawyers, in Melbourne addressed the feasibility of implementing an employee ownership structure within the legal profession. BAL Lawyers Corrs Chambers Westgarth Piper Alderman Herbert Smith Freehills Justice Connect

The BCCM Associate member Australian Mutuals Foundation is proud to support the development of credit union professionals through the partnership with Asian Confederation of Credit Unions (ACCU). At the recent 38th Development Education (DE) course in Bangkok, Thailand, three Australians had the opportunity to grow their leadership skills and deepen their understanding of the global credit union movement. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected mutual sector – across borders and for the benefit of all. #CreditUnions #MutualValue #GlobalCooperation #AustralianMutualsFoundation #ACCU #DevelopmentEducation #FinancialInclusion #LeadershipDevelopment #StrongerTogether

Owned by locals. Run for locals. The Barossa Co-op isn't just a supermarket - it’s a community engine. With 21,000 member-owners, local jobs and profits reinvested back into the region, it’s proof that co-operative retail works. 🎧 Hear how community ownership shapes the future of regional Australia, with BCCM CEO Melina Morrison and Barossa Co-op CEO Cathy Main on ABC SA Afternoons. Listen online from 1:25:25 https://lnkd.in/gmReQACW #Coops #BarossaCoop #CommunityOwned #SupportLocal #CoopDifference #RegionalAustralia #MutualValue