Since its inception in 1976, CCI has been dedicated to delivering savings and efficiencies to Australia’s not for profit sector. As a not for profit itself, CCI understands the challenges of driving the dollar further in the NFP sector to enable a greater good to be delivered in communities across Australia.

CEO Russell Schrale says, “CCI has hundreds of likeminded not for profit members located across Australia. What the membership offers is the ability to come together with the collective buying power of all members in our negotiations with suppliers across 19 categories that we have on offer.”

CCI is a longterm supporter of the IHHC and values the opportunity to get together with likeminded organisations to share best practice and ideas.

“CCI is well placed to support hospitality teams with specialist suppliers to cover all food needs from grocery, meat, fruit and vegetables, to dairy, juice and baked goods. Through our active contract management processes, we identify what are the most purchased lines in common across our members and negotiate with suppliers the best market pricing available with the confidence of collaborative purchasing rates.”

Another benefit that CCI delivers to members is the reduction of risk through the management of supplier compliances and accreditations. Included in the membership is realtime access to all relevant supporting supplier documentation needed as part of auditing requirements.

Russell continues, “CCI understands that our members are focused on delivering nutritious and delicious meals on a daily basis to their residents and patients, and all the passion and effort that goes into achieving that. We can assist with taking the responsibility for ensuring that pricing paid for items remains best value.

“The mission of CCI is to empower the greater good, and we’re proud to support our health and residential aged care members to provide for their communities.”

To find out more about how a CCI membership can amplify your impact visit: cciservices.org.au