Community Events
Our community events and programs are a wonderful opportunity to come together, learn and develop connections. We have a variety of events throughout the year, tailored for different community members. Everyone is welcome!
Community programs:
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Play Groups (every Tuesdays)
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Mum’s and Dad’s community Breakfast programs
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Voluntary job employment pathways information sessions
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Cyber Safety (Internet safety programs for parents)
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Positive Parenting Programme (Triple P)
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Community Consultation meetings
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Road Safety information Sessions
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Health care information Sessions
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Domestic Violence prevention information sessions
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Let’s talk to Psychologist – Information sharing sessions
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Messy paint play art therapy session for children and families
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Housing information sessions
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Centrelink information sessions
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome awareness information
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Police information sessions - community issues
Deniz Simsek
Director
Deniz has been an active member of our community centre for over 20 years, supporting and volunteering where possible. Deniz was appointed as a director of the board for Australian Anatolian Community Services in 2024, supporting the Chair, Secretary and Directors in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Management Committee.
Abdurrahman (Adnan) Bozdagci
Director
Abdurrahman has been a volunteer for our
Eddie O'Sydney
Secretary
Eddie has been an active community member for many years and was elected as a director four years ago. He has been voluntarily involved in all of our events, functions and community hubs and performs his duties in good faith, with care, and in the best interests of the non-profit. Eddie works with the Board to ensure that programs are in place to further the mission and goals of the organisation.
Yusuf Erdogdu
Director
Yusuf became a director in 2018, and since this time, has worked hard to ensure that the organisation is operating in accordance with its mission and purposes.
Caner Bozdagci
President
Caner became a director of Australian Anatolian Community Services in 2024 and has been elected as the president in 2026. Prior to this, he was an active member of the co-op for many years. Caner's commitment to social services and justice, and an interest in working for his community, underpins the strategic leadership he provides.
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Caner Bozdagci
President
Caner became a director of Australian Anatolian Community Services in 2024 and has been elected as the president in 2026. Prior to this, he was an active member of the co-op for many years. Caner's commitment to social services and justice, and an interest in working for his community, underpins the strategic leadership he provides.