After seven decades of providing aged and disability care, not-for-profit organisation Annecto will cease community service operations next month.
Annecto currently supports over 3,000 older adults, people with disability and members of the veteran community to live independently and will work to transition customers and services to other trusted providers across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory.
The provider listed financial challenges as a reason for the closure, alongside shifts in service models in the aged care and disability sectors.
Annecto chair Colleen Furnaletto said the decision was not made lightly.
“We deeply appreciate the support of our community over all these years, and the dedication of our staff and partners to high quality of support standards,” she said.
Annecto is working with the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, the National Disability Insurance Agency, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and other key stakeholders on the transition to ensure the process aligns with customer, employee and regulatory expectations. Customer welfare will remain a priority, particularly for those with high support needs, the organisation said.
“Above all, we want to acknowledge the trust placed in Annecto over seven decades. From our founding families to our broader community, your support has shaped an organisation built on inclusion and advocacy. As we approach this next chapter, we do so with the same spirit that inspired Annecto’s beginnings – ensuring that every person has access to the support they need, delivered with dignity and respect,” said Ms Furnaletto.
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