Meet Our Team
Our staff is highly trained and experienced, with each team member bringing a caring and compassionate attitude to all dealings with members of the community.
AACS’ success is embedded in our ability to have the right team in place with the optimal combination of skills, strengths and passion to deliver our services to the Auburn community.
Our strong focus on the professional and personal development of staff means that we are constantly evolving to meet the needs of our changing community, and delivering a service of the highest quality.
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.