The Australian and New Zealand Association ANZA

Published - 25 February 2021, Thursday

ANZA was founded in 1948 and officially established in Singapore in 1961 to provide friendship and support amongst Australian and New Zealand families and other expatriates based here.

ANZA has now grown to a membership base of more than 7000, representing a range of nationalities and age groups including Australian, New Zealand and British, as well as from countries as diverse as the USA, The Netherlands, Germany, Canada, South Africa and Singapore.

 

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Sophie George

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ANZA was founded with the mission of providing friendship and support amongst the Australian and New Zealand families based in Singapore. Over its 73 year journey thus far, ANZA has grown to a membership base of 7000+, constituting a range of multiple nationalities. In representing a diverse and inclusive association, it holds a long history of welcoming newcomers to Singapore and supporting its members with a range of events, sports, interest groups, networking and volunteering opportunities. Members value the strong sense of community and connection, particularly expats living away from home and their loved ones. While there is no clubhouse to it’s name, it does have an extremely active social calendar (the annual ANZA ball is a major highlight!), sports leagues for adults and children alike and an impactful charity arm.

Eilise

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Great association which are always running events and keeping their members (and non members) involved

Lydia

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A useful association for Australians and New Zealanders to join when in Singapore. Lots of help for newcomers and inclusive sports and activities for the whole family.

Anneliese

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I have been really happy as an ANZA member for the past 6 years. As a "non Australian , New Zealand" person, I was always made to feel welcome. The ANZA soccer program is well-run and the coaches are happy to be there. There is always some disorganization at the beginning of the season as things get organized and kids transfer in and out, but it always gets sorted. The ANZA events I have attended , whether educational or social, have been fun. I am a member of the Anza Single Parents Group, which evolved based on need here in Singapore (again, everyone is welcome, not just those who are Australians or New Zealanders). I have been really pleased with ANZA.

Richard

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Now this organisation is one of the best expat community gatherings I would highly recommend anyone to join. You don't have to be Australian and or a New Zealander to join, anyone from any country can be part of a strongly based expat community. Lots of activities ranging from sport, charity, food & leisure, wine and cheese events. Range of advice and reminders of social gatherings to add to your calendar. Whether it be on schooling, health, theatre, tours, holidays, courses, kids entertainment, international food products. Not to mention the prizes and draws you can enter every month. Along with the members benefits for bars, restaurants, gyms, dental, clothing stores, lifestyle shops - kitchen, furniture, home services and some travel, hotel, resorts and clubs! A definite place to start if new or old to Singapore!

Clare

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I love being a member of ANZA Singapore. It gives me a little slice of home here in Singapore and provides the much needed urban family support. There are loads of different people with different interests so there is something for everyone and it is cheap compared to other clubs in Singapore. Highly recommend it!

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