Celebrating International Day of Co-operatives 2025

We’re celebrating the powerful role housing co-ops play in shaping a more inclusive, sustainable future. 

Today, June 7 is International Day of Co-operatives, and we’re celebrating the powerful role housing co-ops play in shaping a more inclusive, sustainable future. 

Our 86 member-led co-ops across Victoria are proving that housing can be more than just a roof over your head — it can be a foundation for connection, resilience, and long-term well-being. 

Co-operatives prioritise people over profit, community over individual gain, and sustainability over short-term thinking. Together, we’re creating homes that empower members, strengthen neighbourhoods, and contribute to a better world. 

As we look to the future, we’re proud to be part of a global movement driving solutions that work for people and the planet. 

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Mel Abrams

Co-op Elected Director

Melanie, a CEHL co-operative member since 2021, is an experienced executive support professional with a background in government, Aboriginal affairs, and the not-for-profit sector. With over 20 years of experience in administration, stakeholder coordination, and cooperative governance, she has supported leaders across sectors and is passionate about community-led housing, inclusion, and social justice.