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Co-operative housing models offer more than just a place to live.

Liz Thomas joined this eye-opening Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) study tour of co-operative housing models to uncover innovative solutions to Australia’s housing affordability crisis and explore the potential of the “missing middle” – the co-operative housing sector. As Melina Morrison, BCCM CEO, says, “affordable housing is a bedrock for sustainable, healthy and happy communities”.

The tour has demonstrated the transformative potential of the co-operative housing model. Common Equity Housing Limited (CEHL), BCCM and the Australian Co-operative Housing Alliance (ACHA) will further explore innovative solutions that prioritise affordability, community and resident wellbeing, and put these lessons into action.

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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.