Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM)

At this week’s Development Policy Centre Australasian AID Conference #AAC24, Strategic brought together 3 inspiring voices to discuss “Total Value Creation: Co-ops as Models of Social Business". The panel discussed co-ops as catalysts for social and economic change, and their future role in Australia’s Development Policy. - Melina Morrison (CEO, Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals) highlighted the global power of co-ops in tackling economic and social challenges. - Dulce Bustamante (ICA Asia Pacific) called on youth to drive the co-op movement, emphasising its potential for inclusive, member-owned growth. - Setareki S. Macanawai (Global Disability Inclusion Advisor) shared how co-ops are breaking down barriers for people with disabilities, creating employment and belonging. Key takeaways from the panel: > As business enterprises that are member-owned, co-ops are the best-kept secret in international development. > Co-ops empower local communities because they are owned by local people - locally-led development in its purest form. > They thrive with government and ecosystem support but must be community-driven for sustainability. Co-operatives aren't just a "business model" – they’re a proven engine for inclusive, locally-driven economic growth. Let's invest in co-op capacity building for marginalised communities and ensure that co-ops are recognised as a powerful tool for development. With 2025 being the UN International Year of Co-operatives #IYC25 – we want to make it a year that the world will never forget!   #Coops #SocialBusiness #EconomicGrowth #SocialImpact

Australian Co-operative Housing Alliance (ACHA) in partnership with the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) approached Strategic to design an advocacy document that succinctly presented the need for more investment in co-operative rental housing, explained the co-operative housing model and presented its benefits. The advocacy document was intended to be a resource for MPs, advisors, senior officials, industry and media. It also needed to present clear visualisations that could be used for brand advocacy activities and in supporting collateral such as presentations and emails. We’re proud to say we delivered a compelling, simple and multi-use advocacy document that can be used to represent the sector's voice on rental co-operative housing. We devised the 'Missing piece of Australia’s housing puzzle' tagline and graphics that presented ACHA’s key messages in the context of this tagline. The visualisations could also be used as standalone graphics across ACHA’s website and communications. Rental housing co-operatives really are an important missing piece of Australia’s housing puzzle. We’re pleased to have helped ACHA amplify the benefits of this housing model and look forward to working further with them to reach their goal of achieving a “viable and thriving rental co-operative housing sector managing at least 10% of Australia’s community housing stock”. Read more about co-operative housing and find ACHA’s Blueprint document here: https://lnkd.in/gsu53QNq

Our team are gearing up for a big week attending the Development Policy Centre Australasian AID Conference 2024 #AAC2024. A highlight will be our Director, Michael Pilbrow, chairing a panel on the hot topic of co-operatives. The panel features an outstanding line-up of panelists you won't want to miss. Join the discussion: "Total Value Creation: Cooperatives as Models of Social Business in the Asia-Pacific" Location: Crawford School ANU, Brindabella Theatre (Level 2, Room 2.130) Date: Wednesday, 4th December Time: 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM   We look forward to sharing insights and updates from the conference this week.   #AidandDevelopment #AustralasianAIDConference #SocialBusiness #Cooperatives

Last week Police Bank celebrated 60 incredible years of serving and supporting our policing community. Founded by police officers for police officers, our journey began with a simple mission: to provide financial services to those who serve and protect. It’s been an amazing journey, and none of it would have been possible without our dedicated members, staff, and partners.    We’re committed to continuing our mission of serving those who serve and protect our community with their financial needs. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone. Here’s to another 60 years of partnership, progress, and community!

Report from the recent conference of the Confederation of Co-operative Housing, which discussed the potential of the #coops model to offer solutions in the face of the #housingcrisis, a growing problem for a world already facing #climatechange - as well as a political polarisation which is making #cooperatives look increasingly 'counter-cultural'. Delegates also looked internal issues for the sector, around tenant satisfaction, governance and regulation https://lnkd.in/efbjz3vW