Who we are
We work alongside you to stay connected to what’s important.
How it started
It all started in the 1950s, when a small group of young families from the Western suburbs of Melbourne came together with a vision of a more inclusive world. While doctors recommended they place their children with disabilities in state-run institutions, they chose to create a safe space of their own: and so, David House was born.
These forward-thinking families raised money with weekly car boot sales until they eventually got enough funding to start a school. At David House, these children with disabilities were able to thrive and learn while staying connected to their community. This marked the very beginning of an innovative and daring journey for Annecto where no one was left behind.
Over the years, Annecto has continued to grow and develop its services in aged care, leading the way with in-home services and independent living for people with high care, dementia care or complex disability support needs.
Annecto has grown beyond what the founding families could have imagined, now operating in Victoria, NSW, ACT and Queensland. Just as in the early days of Annecto, community is at the heart of what we do. We celebrate real people, in real communities, with real stories.
Our values
Our vision
A society where everyone has the opportunity to live with equality and purpose.
Our purpose
Connecting individuals and communities to realise an inclusive society.
Our value proposition
Annecto works alongside you to stay connected to what’s important and live the life you want.
How we deliver our services
At Annecto, we believe that every story matters, we want to support you to live the life you want. Following the four principles of our Practice Framework, we find the best way to provide personalised services by listening to the needs and goals of the people we support, their families and their community.
The relationships we build are based on close collaboration and shared experiences between the individual, the community and our organisation. We listen, respect, and celebrate the human rights of all individuals and their choices, hopes and dreams.

Our principles
Humanity
Every story matters, we will listen and work with you to celebrate your choices.
Authenticity
Say it do it. We will show up for you. When we say we’ll do something, we do it.
Interdependency
You and community. We will work collaboratively with you and your community.
Emergence
Find a way. We walk alongside you, helping you find a way to live your life, no matter how you grow.
The feeling is mutual
Meet the team
Learn more about who we are and meet our Board members.
Publications
Read more about us in our Annual Reports.
Get in touch with us today!
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our services, contact us now and chat with one of our expert staff members.