This year ANZIIF is delighted to support Guide Dogs SA/NT as our charity partner.
This event will feature a range of fun, interactive fundraising activities. Funds raised will help our charity partner continue to grow and deliver their invaluable initiatives.
Returning for the 51st year, this annual luncheon is recognised as the largest social and networking event for the South Australian insurance industry. Don't miss this opportunity to rub shoulders with industry professionals while raising money for a worthy cause.
Get involved in exciting fundraising activities
- Silent Auction – bid on a range of luxury products and experiences
- Wine Wall – this lucky dip of quality South Australian wines is an annual favourite
- Gin Tasting – enjoy award winning South Australian gin
- Raffle – with plenty of amazing prizes up for grabs
- Cash Lottery – a great way to support our charity partner
- And more!
During the afternoon, enjoy three courses of delicious local cuisine and drinks. For dessert, take your pick of a range of gelato and sorbetto from the gelato cart.
A networking drinks function will follow the luncheon, allowing plenty of time to continuing catching up with industry peers and making new connections.
For any queries about this event, please contact Rachel Magill, Head of Events.
Learn more about Guide Dogs SA/NT
For more than 65 years, Guide Dogs SA/NT has enabled a lifetime of independence, participation, inclusion, and well-being for people living with low vision or blindness, or specialised needs.
Guide Dogs SA/NT was the first provider of Guide Dogs in South Australia and over the years we have expanded to provide expertise in additional services, such as Assistance Dogs, Facility Dogs, and sensory support for our community.
During the event, guests will hear from:
- Aaron Chia – CEO of Guide Dogs SA/NT
- Cindy Chewter – Dog Services Operations Manager at Guide Dogs SA/NT
- Alana Tiller – Client of Guide Dogs SA/NT
Video: Hear from Aaron Chia, CEO of Guide Dogs SA/NT, exploring their purpose and mission.
Video: Learn about the journey that pups in training go on to become life-changing Guide Dogs!
Acknowledgements
ANZIIF gratefully acknowledges the generous assistance and support of the event content committee.
- Havisha Dave — Claims Consultant, Millennium
- Shannan Gardner — Client Relationship Manager, Guardian Insurance Group
- Blaise Silva — Underwriter, Millennium
- Meredyth Stewart — Risk and Corporate Governance Manager, MIGA
- Rod Winders — Instructional Designer
Amelia Mulcahy
Amelia Mulcahy
Presenter and Reporter
7NEWS
Amelia Mulcahy delivers South Australia’s weather report on 7NEWS every weeknight. It’s a role that she loves, and has been doing since the end of 2013, after joining the newsroom in 2009.
In her time, Amelia has produced the 6pm bulletin for 7NEWS, presented news updates and bulletins, covered various news stories as a reporter, and crossed live into 7NEWS at 6pm, Sunrise and the Morning Show, and internationally into CNN.
Away from broadcasting, Amelia’s a regular host for lifestyle and fashion events in South Australia. She’s served as an ambassador and MC for Thoroughbred Racing SA’s Fashion at the Races, and hosted parades for David Jones, the Adelaide Fashion Festival and for local designers such as Sally Phillips and Couture + Love + Madness.
Amelia is passionate about her community. Every year she proudly hosts the South Australian Young Achiever Awards, an event which promotes contributions by young people, and, she created a nightly segment for 7NEWS, Ray of Sunshine, which features positive stories across South Australia. Amelia is a supporter of Guide Dogs SA/NT, including having hosted International Guide Dog Day events.
Aaron Chia
Aaron Chia
Chief Executive Officer
Guide Dogs SA/NT
Aaron Chia is the Chief Executive Officer of Guide Dogs SA/NT and has led the organisation since 2017 through some significant change.
This included the implementation of NDIS, opening Beau’s Pet Hotel, and the expansion of its assistance dog program beyond Autism Assistance Dogs- providing Facility Dogs to the SA Attorney General’s Department, Wirreanda Secondary School’s WAVE programme, Kidman Park Primary School, and the Adelaide Airport.
Aaron is particularly proud of Guide Dogs SA/NT’s ability to continue to provide pro-bono services to clients with Acquired Brain Injury- people with vision loss that don’t yet qualify for NDIS funding, utilising funds generously donated by Guide Dogs supporters.
Outside of Guide Dogs, he chairs the NFP boards of community housing provider YourPlace Housing Limited and salary packaging organisation, the Community Business Bureau (CBB). He also chairs the Risk and Performance Committee of the SA Fire and Emergency Services Commission.
Alana Tiller and Guide Dog "Rocket"
Alana Tiller and Guide Dog "Rocket"
Client
Guide Dogs SA/NT
Alana Tiller is a Psychological Science student at the University of Adelaide and a client of Guide Dogs SA/NT.
Alana will speak at the event about her story, how her guide dog "Rocket" helps her navigate life, and why she is passionate about disability and inclusion advocacy and dispelling common misconceptions about disability in our society.
Read more about Alana's story in this article. And join the event to hear it first hand!
Esky
Esky
Ambassador Dog
Guide Dogs SA/NT
Esky is the official Ambassador Dog “Ambassadog” for Guide Dogs SA/NT.
Ambassadogs are as highly trained as our Guide Dogs and are therefore wonderful promotors of the work achieved by Guide Dogs, by example.
Esky is a beautiful 6-year-old Black Labrador, who loves meeting new people and eating carrots and kibble.
She lives with her trained handler Beth.
Award Categories & Criteria
Sponsorship
Are you interested in sponsorship opportunities for this event? For more information on how your organisation can benefit as a sponsor of this leading professional development program, please contact Barbara Maruno, Partnerships Manager.
