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Have fun, win prizes and raise money for a great cause
Friday, 16 June 2017
For people with a disability, an independent holiday can often be unaffordable. The cost of a support worker to accompany a person, 24/7, plus the cost of flights and accommodation, makes holidays...
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Unlocking a lifelong love of music
Friday, 16 June 2017
When Don Briggs experienced a frontal stroke in 2011, he found that although his body was fine, his brain was not cooperating, and he needed some support. He was no longer able to make decisions,...
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When life throws you a curveball, hit it out of the park
Friday, 16 June 2017
Sometimes life throws curve balls that knock us well and truly off our feet. Living with her husband in a retirement village, Dorothy is surrounded by love and support from her local community and...
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Ole! Keeping active through annecto Spanish groups
Friday, 16 June 2017
Orlando and Maria migrated from Uruguay to Australia in October 1980, and now have two daughters and a son, and several grand and great grandchildren. Orlando came originally from Ukrainia, but his family...
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Speakers Bank successful at the Inspire Awards
Wednesday, 17 May 2017
Congratulations to Speakers Bank for their involvement and success at the Inspire Awards held at Price Waterhouse Cooper’s Southbank premises on 26 April 2017. Facilitated by the Supreme Court of...
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Helping others is Nilo's passion
Wednesday, 17 May 2017
Nilo Banai started as a Support Worker in annecto’s Ringwood office late in 2016, and is loving it. She has always had a passion for helping people, and volunteered for a number of different...
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#myplacetolive - Jeremy’s journey to living in his own place
Thursday, 13 April 2017
Jeremy moved into his own apartment in December 2016. He is living independently for the first time in his life, and the move has made the world of difference to his overall happiness. “I’m really happy...
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Proud to be part of a diverse community
Tuesday, 11 April 2017
After graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science, where she majored in Public Health, Kamle Obeid started with annecto as a Project Officer in January of this year. Kamle’s role involves...
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Happy Nowruz event attracts 600 women and children in Melbourne
Wednesday, 29 March 2017
Over 500 Afghan women and children gathered at a hall in Dandenong, to share food, dance, play games, connect and celebrate Afghan New Year, Happy Nowruz on Saturday 25 March 2017. annecto first...
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Happy Nowruz 2017
Thursday, 23 March 2017
Following the success of 2016’s Happy Nowruz, the Afghan New Year event, annecto is partnering with the Afghan Women’s Organisation of Victoria again for 2017’s event on Saturday, 25 March. A...
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Cultural Diversity Day 2017 at David House
Thursday, 16 March 2017
To celebrate Cultural Diversity Week 2017, annecto’s David House in Yarraville is inviting its staff, participants parents, carers, volunteers and supporters to join them for Cultural Diversity Day...
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annecto at the Seniors Expo in Dubbo
Thursday, 16 March 2017
As part of Seniors Festival in New South Wales, the Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre held Seniors Expo 2017 in their RSL auditorium on Wednesday 8 March 2017. Over a hundred people attended the all-day...
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Meet just one of the annecto NDIS Team Members
Thursday, 16 March 2017
As the National Disability Insurance Scheme, or NDIS, continues to roll out across Australia – in May 2017, it will be the Loddon area in Victoria’s turn, and in July, areas in New South Wales and...
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Ageing in a rainbow world
Thursday, 23 February 2017
We’re all getting older; it’s just that we’re all at different stages. Regardless of what stage we’re at, we’ll be sharing our journey with a wonderfully diverse group of people, especially in...
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Sons of the West pre-season kicks off for 2017
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
It’s that time of year again, when Sons of the West start their pre-season men’s health program across Victoria. In Braybrook it begins on Valentine’s Day, and in Footscray West, it kicks off on...
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An inspiring film about ageing creatively
Thursday, 09 February 2017
Melbourne-based filmmaker Rohan Spong’s latest documentary, Winter at Westbeth, is about a specific residency for older artists in New York City. We caught up with him briefly and chatted with him...
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annecto’s After-Hours Team set to ramp up in 2017
Wednesday, 25 January 2017
An annecto service more in demand with each passing year is After-Hours. Operating from 5pm through to 9am on weekdays and 24 hours a day on the weekend and public holidays, the After-Hours Team...
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It's Midsumma and a great time to connect
Wednesday, 25 January 2017
We’re in the middle of Midsumma, Melbourne’s queer arts and cultural festival, for and by LGBTQIA+ communities, and it’s a great time to remember the importance of connecting with your community....
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Simple steps to staying safe on hot days
Thursday, 29 December 2016
Emergency Services receive increased calls over the summer period from people living on their own and from worried family members. “The need increases in summer because many older people living on...
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annecto Yarraville’s Christmas Choir rocks the house
Thursday, 22 December 2016
A group of people from annecto Yarraville sang an acapella version of Queen’s We Will Rock You and other songs to over 200 friends and family at the Yarraville Community Centre as part of their...
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International Day of People with Disability
Wednesday, 30 November 2016
Celebrating people of all abilities International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations sanctioned day that is celebrated internationally each year on 3 December. It aims to...
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Why is it so hard to ask for help?
Tuesday, 15 November 2016
I’ve been looking after myself for the past 60+ years. I don’t need any help from strangers. Even if I could get help, I can’t afford it. What would I get help for? Who would pay for it? Does this...
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annecto's AGM and Showcase captures the heart of what we do
Friday, 28 October 2016
The 2016 Annual General Meeting and Showcase was held in Melbourne at the Arts Centre on Friday 21 October 2016. Channel Nine News presenter, Peter Hitchener again hosted the annual Awards and...
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Congratulations to the 2016 annecto Award winners
Thursday, 27 October 2016
This year’s award winners were presented with their awards at the annual annecto AGM and Showcase, held at the Victorian Arts Centre, in Melbourne on Friday 21st October. Mallee Sports Assembly were awarded...
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A trip of ‘firsts’ on the Gold Coast
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
Twelve people experienced a trip of a life time, when they spent five days in the Gold Coast visiting the theme parks and having a holiday of ‘firsts’. The trip was possible because of two work...
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Artist Prue Stevenson wins Emerging Leader Award
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
At the Victorian Autism Conference last month, Prue Stevenson was awarded an Emerging Leader Award as part of the Amaze Community Awards for 2016. Prue, a prolific artist, has a long-term...
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#ageingfabulously with Peter Hitchener
Thursday, 29 September 2016
Peter Hitchener is a strong advocate for #ageingfabulously. The Channel Nine News reader and Victorian Seniors Week ambassador also supports annecto, presenting our annual Story Showcase. Peter...
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Western Bulldogs: more than just a footy club
Thursday, 29 September 2016
There is a reason that the Western Football Club is so highly regarded in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, and it goes beyond football. Regarded as the Community Club of the AFL, the Bulldogs work as...
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Come along to annecto’s 2016 Showcase and Awards presentation day
Monday, 26 September 2016
See the future! annecto are holding their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the 21 October 2016. Each year, annecto holds a Showcase after their AGM, inviting the public to join in, listen to people’s stories...
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How access to centralised organisational knowledge enhances overall service delivery
Wednesday, 21 September 2016
annecto’s new intranet platform In the midst of a changing disability and aged care market, annecto take steps to cultivate a more business-like approach, while focussing on retaining social purpose...
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IASSIDD 2016 - Research into Intellectual and Developmental Disability
Friday, 16 September 2016
Last year, annecto participated in the Australian Society of Intellectual Disability (ASID) 50th Annual Melbourne conference in Melbourne. annecto made live captioning possible for all keynote...
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The annecto model - research
Friday, 16 September 2016
In August 2016 annecto participated in the international conference for the World’s Peak Body on research into Intellectual and Developmental Disability- IASSIDD 2016, Melbourne. Our presentation focused...
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Happy Father’s Day
Sunday, 04 September 2016
Fathers are very important members of our society. As a father you are charged with the important roles of mentor, supporter, teacher, provider, confidant and friend. As children grow, their...
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September is Dementia Awareness Month
Wednesday, 31 August 2016
Dementia is a condition we hear a lot about. Some people think it’s a natural part of ageing. But this isn’t true. It’s more prevalent today because we live longer than we did in pre-industrial...
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Joining a sewing and cooking class made a big difference to Nasima's happiness
Wednesday, 31 August 2016
Nasima Mizoi was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, into a large family, the second youngest of eight children. As a child Nasima’s life was idyllic. She lived with her family in a large house surrounded...
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annecto receives a Better Practice Award from AACQA for improving accessibility to aged care services in the Aboriginal Community
Thursday, 18 August 2016
annecto has received a coveted 2016 Better Practice Award from the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency (AACQA) for ‘Improving Accessibility through Cultural Safety’. Better Practice Awards celebrate projects,...
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annecto’s Himanshu Singh: in fine company as runner up for the Individual Distinction 2016 Hesta Aged Care Award
Monday, 08 August 2016
annecto’s Himanshu Singh was a runner up for the the Individual Distinction Award at the 2016 Hesta Aged Care Awards, announced in Canberra on Thursday (3 August) night. The winner of the Individual...
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#myplacetolive
Thursday, 04 August 2016
Working together for independent living for sons and daughters Parent’s action to ensure their adult children with disability are well and truly comfortable in their own place to live, is seeing...
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Uncle Michael “Widdy” Welsh and Stephan Jaeggi awarded for their dedication and commitment
Wednesday, 20 July 2016
At an awards ceremony in Western Sydney on Saturday night, co-sponsored by annecto, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community congratulated two local men for their long standing commitment and...
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A great way to connect – Eid Al Fitr
Wednesday, 20 July 2016
Over 600 women and their children attended an annecto sponsored Eid Al Fitr event in Dandenong on Friday 15 July 2016. The atmosphere was bubbling with excitement as the DJ played popular Afghani...
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World Elder Abuse Day
Wednesday, 15 June 2016
Elder abuse is the mistreatment or neglect of an older person, committed by someone with whom the older person has a relationship of trust such as a partner, family member, friend or carer. It can be...
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annecto wins Silver for the second year in a row
Wednesday, 08 June 2016
annecto has again won a Silver Award at the prestigious 2016 Australasian Reporting Awards for their 2014/2015 Annual Report. “We are competing against some of the largest organisations in Australia and this is...
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National Sorry Day 2016
Thursday, 26 May 2016
annecto acknowledges the 18th National Sorry Day, Thursday 26th May 2016. On this day, we remember and honour the thousands of Aboriginal children taken from their families. Our thoughts go to our...
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Fiona's Story
Monday, 16 May 2016
I want what all parents want for their children, explains Fiona. I want my son to know he can do whatever he sets his mind to, and to pursue his dreams. Fiona is 82 and the primary carer of her 54 year...
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Volunteers like Make Lakatani provide invaluable support
Thursday, 12 May 2016
Without volunteers, annecto wouldn’t be able to reach as many people as we do. annecto currently have 44 volunteers who connect people to other people and to their community. We have social...
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Paying our respects at the 2016 Anzac Day Coloured Diggers March
Wednesday, 04 May 2016
annecto supported the annual Anzac Day Coloured Diggers March in Sydney this year. The Coloured Diggers March was established several years ago by Babana Aboriginal Men’s Group to honour and respect...
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This is what inclusion looks like!
Thursday, 28 April 2016
After six weeks of fun, learning and hard work, the 60+ group of men who participated in the preliminary season of the Western Bulldogs’ Sons of the West program have graduated. And what a happy...
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Celebrating all Elders - NSW Seniors Festival 2016
Wednesday, 13 April 2016
The rain mostly held off for the annecto NSW Seniors Festival event to celebrate Elders in our community. An eighty strong crowd gathered at Circular Quay to board the MV Sydney bound for Clarke...
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Over 1000 Afghani women and children celebrate Nowruz together
Wednesday, 06 April 2016
One thousand women and their children turned up to a community hall in Melbourne’s South East on Easter Friday, to celebrate Nowruz, Afghani New Year. A large percentage of the women and children...
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Footy, food and fitness proves to be a game changer in the west
Tuesday, 05 April 2016
Sixty men of varying ages sit in one of the auditoriums in the Western Bulldogs Footscray training facility. They’re all wearing white t-shirts with Western Bulldogs Sons of the West branding,...
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annecto David House are having a Passata Day
Tuesday, 05 April 2016
annecto David House are hosting a Crowd Saucing day on the 30 April 2016. Crowd Saucing day is a Centre of Education and Research in Environment (CERES) initiative that encourages people to register as a...
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annecto celebrate Happy Nowruz with the Afghan community in Dandenong
Tuesday, 22 March 2016
Melbourne’s South Eastern suburbs are estimated to have more than 12,000 people who originated from Afghanistan, and are either refugees or are now settled here in Australia. A thriving community...
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Become a buddy and get fit and healthy at the same time
Tuesday, 15 March 2016
Liam McEwen enjoys meeting people. He has three grown-up children, two new grandsons, a wife, and has recently retired from a job he held for 32 years, with Scope. But one could say he digs a little...
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annecto and the Songbirds Choir celebrate International Women’s Day and Cultural Diversity Week
Monday, 07 March 2016
annecto are introducing themselves to the community of Broadmeadows where they are manning an information stall at the Dallas Neighbourhood House Community Family Fun Day on the 9 March 2016. The...
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annecto's Lucy Murphy at AIDC
Monday, 29 February 2016
This year, annecto Practice Consultant Lucy Murphy joins a panel discussion on the value of creative partnerships to impact change and share story. As part of the 2016 Australian Industry...
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Get fit for free this year with Sons of the West
Friday, 12 February 2016
Are you always putting off getting fit but wish you could just take that first step? The Western Bulldogs community program, Sons of the West is in its third year and has had thousands of people...
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annecto’s weighty FoodBank contribution
Tuesday, 09 February 2016
annecto have a long history of working with Foodbank Victoria through our annecto David House. Recently our involvement included a food drive where staff were asked to donate non-perishable food in...
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Stay safe this summer and have a plan in place if you live on your own
Tuesday, 22 December 2015
Emergency Services receive increased calls over the summer period from people living on their own and from worried family members. “The need increases in summer because many older people living on their...
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What should we call the canoe?
Wednesday, 18 November 2015
Help the boat building crew at annecto David House name their soon to be finished, 16 foot, two-man canoe. The canoe will be on display at Seaworks in Williamstown as part of the 2015 Disabled...
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annecto develop assistive technology to increase participation by people with disability at 50th Annual ASID conference
Wednesday, 11 November 2015
The Australian Society of Intellectual Disability (ASID) 50th Annual Melbourne conference took place in Melbourne, 10-13 November. annecto were sponsors of the event, and made live captioning...
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Abbotsford Housing Demonstration Project Report #myplacetolive
Monday, 09 November 2015
The 'Learnings from the Abbotsford Housing Demonstration Project'report released Friday, comes ahead of annecto presenting at the 50th Annual Australian Society of Intellectual Disability this week....
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2015 annecto AGM showcases stories of the heart
Wednesday, 28 October 2015
The 2015 annecto Annual General Meeting was a huge success with 150 attendees enjoying hearing stories from the heart, from some of annecto’s clients, staff and organisations with whom we have...
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Congratulations to the 2015 annecto Award winners
Wednesday, 28 October 2015
Announced at the 2015 Annual General Meeting were two organisations and one individual who all deservedly won this year’s annecto Awards. Winning the annecto Inclusion Award for 2015 were Babana...
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annecto celebrate 10 years of sponsoring women in the Dot Jenkinson Tournament
Tuesday, 20 October 2015
annecto celebrated its 10th year as the major event sponsor and are proud of to be a big part of an event that celebrates the importance of women in sport and honours the competitive spirit and...
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Peter Hitchener to host the 2015 annecto AGM and Awards
Wednesday, 14 October 2015
annecto are delighted to confirm Peter Hitchener will once again host the annecto Awards and Story Presentations. Peter hosted last year’s event and is pleased to have the opportunity to once again...
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NDIS Rollout Schedule confirmed for Victoria
Thursday, 17 September 2015
The Victorian Government have announced the timing of the full rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. annecto now have information on when clients can expect the transition to take...
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NDIS UPDATE: annecto urge continued support for families through the NDIS transition
Thursday, 17 September 2015
annecto joined people with disability, families and advocates, at an event at the MCG yesterday to hear the much awaited announcement of plans for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)...
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It’s time to nominate! annecto Annual awards 2015
Tuesday, 15 September 2015
Do you work with someone who goes the extra mile to improve the lives of older people, people with disability and families? Have you come across a person in the community aged care or disability...
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Housing – Innovation and Partnerships
Tuesday, 04 August 2015
Housing – Innovation and Partnerships Concern over the lack of housing opportunities for people with disability, is a recurring theme within current NDIS dialogue. The emphasis on collaborating...
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Partnerships and annecto's First Aboriginal Liaison Officer
Tuesday, 04 August 2015
NSW Update Over the past 18 months, annecto have formed new and valued partnerships in NSW through the annecto Glebe office. annecto’s ongoing partnership with Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal...
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annecto achieves Silver at Australasian Reporting Awards
Wednesday, 17 June 2015
annecto has won a Silver Award at the prestigious 2015 Australasian Reporting Awards for their 2013/14 Annual Report. This is the first time the organisation has achieved a Silver award in the...
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Reconciliation Week 2015
Wednesday, 27 May 2015
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is celebrated across the country each year 27 May - 3 June, we acknowledge this important week that is a time for all Australians to connect with and learn about...
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National Sorry Day 2015
Thursday, 21 May 2015
On behalf of annecto, we acknowledge the 17th National Sorry Day this Tuesday 26th May 2015. On this day, it is important to remember and honour the thousands of Aboriginal children taken from their...
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annecto CEO encourages us to reflect on individual stories this ANZAC Day
Tuesday, 21 April 2015
annecto CEO Estelle Fyffe has a personal connection to Anzac Day. Her father Ken served in radio communications with the RAAF during the 1940’s assisting to bring planes home. He was in Darwin...
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After Hours - All hands on deck as temperatures soar
Tuesday, 06 January 2015
As temperatures reached 40 degrees in Melbourne over the New Year period, annecto’s After- Hours team experienced their busiest period, with phones figuratively running hot. The team were at...
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Home
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
Peter: artist, husband, father, grandfather Peter has a wonderful sense of humour. He has an expressive face that switches between extreme emotions within moments. The easy relationship he has with...