Our Mission & Vision
Anatolian Community Services recognises and respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia and as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our early childhood services are offered.
Our Mission
Our mission is to support and inspire target groups of people to live healthy, connected lives within inclusive communities.
Our community and children’s services employees will work professionally and ethically with one vision to provide community hubs, and high-quality education and care.
We will achieve our mission by:
- providing a Community Resource Centre for individuals of all ages, and community groups
- providing access to meeting spaces, advice, information and guidance, educational, social and leisure opportunities
In this way, we will maintain a high standard of community care and will further improve our service to the community who put their trust in us for education and empowerment to alleviate their struggles.
Our Vision
Our vision is for all children to have the best possible start in life. At Ana Kindergarten, we provide the children with a happy and safe environment that supports individual child’s skills, talents and interests. Each child develops their skills, and abilities to grow their potential and contribute to the life of the local and wider community.
At Anatolian Community Services, we nurture and grow children's learning. We partner with families and communities, and value children as citizens who create, think and do.
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.