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Seeing Double: Planning for the birth of twins in Singapore

Planning for the birth of a child in Singapore is complicated enough, but what about when you’re expecting twins? David Marshall shares his experience.

In the spirit of the ‘Made in Singapore’ issue of ANZA Magazine during the nation’s 50th anniversary year, my wife and I are doing our bit and are expecting twins early in the New Year.

Having recently been married, we’re very excited by this surprise news, and count ourselves very fortunate to be expecting not one but two additions to the family. As we count down to the delivery, it’s no surprise the maternity services in Singapore are world-class and, as every conversation on the topic will confirm, are priced accordingly. So as we embark on this path towards parenthood, I hope some of the financial lessons we’ve learned along the way will be helpful to others.

When we visited the doctor for the first of our regular check-ups, we were prepared both mentally and financially for the thought of one newborn. I’m not sure if it was our doctor’s usual sense of humour, but during the scan when he casually asked if either of us had a history of twins in the family, our jaws hit the deck. Needless to say, it was a shock and took some time to fully comprehend.

Following the first scans, the cheeky receptionist put a smile on our faces with her ‘buy one get one free’ remark as we paid the consultant fees. It was time to reassess our situation financially, which as an initial adjustment meant putting away more money each month than we had originally planned.

Over the course of our pregnancy, the cost of check-ups have of course added up. Then there is the actual delivery and postnatal charges – in Singapore, maternity hospitals double as hotels, complete with private rooms and room service. We do hear it’s all worth it in the end however – sleepless nights included.

Our circumstances mean that we’re bracing to pay for the birth ourselves (no pun intended), though obviously having this covered via insurance would be preferable. A key piece of advice is to check out your work benefits, see what kind of coverage is included or check if existing policies can be upgraded to include maternity. Even if waiting periods apply, financially it may be worth the wait.

Along the way, we’ve also learned local maternity hospitals have their own versions of ‘happy hours’, where parents who had a [Year of the] ‘Dragon baby’ are now eligible for a discount if they deliver their ‘Horse babies’ at the same location.

Insuring the newborns is also key, as in the event of any complications where intensive care is required the hospital expenses would create a major financial burden. We arranged a policy with Expat Insurance, who were very helpful in providing peace of mind, and sleep at night while we can get it!

When the newborns arrive, we’re at least prepared on the home front, having already moved into a larger apartment to accommodate the many family members who have eagerly made plans to visit, and who have also made generous offers of gifts which will prove very useful.

If you’re happy with not-quite-new, the local classified market is very active for items that will only be used for a short time. Then there are the inevitable weekend trips to IKEA for other necessities, including the high-chair, which should come with a word of warning: once seen, it cannot be unseen (and once you’ve seen one, you’ll start spotting them everywhere).

Life is full of surprises, and we can’t wait to welcome our newborns into the world. The unexpected news of twins has thrown a few surprises our way both mentally and financially, but having had time to talk and plan for the changes involved, we’re as ready as we’ll ever be.

David Marshall is an Australian expat with experience in the banking industry, who has called Singapore home for the last four years.

Let’s hear it for ANZA athletes

ANZA Athletics has been enjoying a successful season so far – Kathy Campbell hears what ANZA athletes have to say about their experiences.
Anza Athletics is continuing to roll along through the sunshine and the rain.

In spite of a few of the meets being forced to cancel due to terrible weather, the children really seem to be having a fun time during ANZA Athletics’s weekly Friday night meets at Hougang Stadium.

After months of meets, the athletes have become well versed in each of their age group events.

From hurdles to high jump and long jump to middle distance races, the athletes receive coaching and advice as to the best way to tackle each event.

In addition to the encouragement that the children receive from their age group managers, it is particularly delightful to see the older children advising the younger ones, and the more seasoned athletes advising those who are new to ANZA Athletics.

As many of the volunteers for ANZA sports would appreciate, it is always encouraging to hear words of thanks from parents, and to see the enjoyment that the children receive from participating in the wide range of sports that ANZA offers. Athletics is no different.

So what do some of the ANZA Athletes think of Athletics?

Scarlett (U7G) says that her favourite event is the 300 metres, and she enjoys coming along to Athletics to play with her friends, and she always looks forward to the next meet because she can run and play with her friend Lucy, and because she gets to drink a sports drink when she is finished. Scarlett’s advice to other Athletes is to practise.

Hugo (U8B) has been participating in ANZA Athletics for three seasons and says this is the best one so far, as he is getting faster every year, and soon will be able to beat his big brother, Jackson!

Tom (U11B) enjoys the long distance races and wants to improve his sprinting.

Dominic (U9B) likes the hurdles: ‘I used to run and jump, now I sprint and jump,’ he says.

The social aspect of ANZA Athletics is just as important as the competitive aspect, with many of the athletes making friends over the season, and maintaining those friendships as they come along to Athletics over successive seasons.

Natasha (U10G) and Charlotte (U11G) both enjoy competing in the high jump, and catching up and competing against old friends from AIS.

Jackson (U12B) wishes that there were more boys in his age group. His favourite events are the 1500m and the high jump, and he makes the suggestion that next season ‘we should be allowed to try pole vaulting.’

ANZA Athletics is held Friday evenings at the Kallang Practice Track (KPT), which is the home of the Singapore Athletics Association, and which is located adjacent to the new Singapore Sports Hub on Stadium Road. To find out more or to register, please visit the Athletics Homepage.

5000 Poppies Project

As you all know, ANZAC Day 2015 is the centenary of the ill-fated landing at ANZAC Cove, in Gallipoli. To commemorate this important day in Australia and New Zealand’s history, ANZA Action and the Australian International School together with its Parents Association (AISPA) are working on a fantastic community project. You may have seen the fields of poppies on show in London; well, we will be doing our very own version of this, following the 5000 Poppies project which was started in Victoria.
ANZA Action is working with the community in Singapore to provide opportunities to learn, make poppies, and contribute to this fantastic community event. Craft days will be held at AIS on Saturday 14th and 28th Feb and will be open to all. Craft kits will be available to buy on the days, or you can make your own: 5000poppies.wordpress.com/poppy-patterns
How can you help? We will need people to make up the kits for sale, people to help teach at the craft days, people to make poppies at the craft days or at home, people to help assemble the ‘fields’. For more information or to volunteer your time or expertise, please email anzaaction@anza.org.sg.
Completed poppies can be delivered to the ANZA Office.

5000 Poppies Events

Sunday 8th February
Look out for the ANZA Action poppy project table at the Waitangi Day celebrations at AIS Gate 3.

Wednesday 11 February
Casual Coffee Poppy Day at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Orchard Central.

Friday 27 February
Casual Coffee Poppy Day at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Orchard Central.

Saturday 14th February
Poppy workshop at the Australian International School, Senior Library, from 10.30 am.

Saturday 28th February
Poppy workshop at the Australian International School, Senior Library, from 10.30 am.

Travel: Back in the Big Smoke

Heading to London with the kids in tow leads Carolyn Batt to see London in a whole new light.


Though we love the nostalgia of the various London icons – the double-decker buses, the Tower of London, the Changing of the Guard – it’s also exciting to witness that the city is full of change. Without losing the charm of its traditions and rich history, London manages to constantly add new layers to its identity, making it a wonderful city to explore, whether you’ve lived there before, have visited already or are yet to be subjected to the delights of Heathrow immigration hall.

A decade after our oldest child was born in London, we have returned to London as a family. Now with three youngsters in tow (aged six, eight and ten years old), we want to share with them the amazing and historic city we enjoyed as newlyweds.

Upon first arriving, jetlag in full force, we seek out the broad open spaces of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. With daffodils blooming and squirrels scurrying beneath the trees, these green havens are just as I remember, and a perfect environment for the kids to experience London.

But a new element has been added to these parks – everywhere I look, I see Londoners and tourists alike cruising on the instantly recognisable blue ‘Boris Bikes’. The subsidised bike scheme, introduced by charismatic London mayor Boris Johnson, has apparently been a costly drain on public resources, but there’s no doubting their popularity and usefulness.

More change is evident down by the Thames, which now appears to be a commuter belt in its own right. The Thames Clipper river taxis chug up and down the river combine commentary on the scenery with transport efficiency, are well-used and provide a different perspective on many well-known sights: the Globe Theatre, Big Ben and the London Eye. But the most thrilling ride we take is the Thames RIB Experience, a high-speed boat that cruises past landmarks like the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge before madly accelerating and tipping from side to side like a rollercoaster on water. Our kids’ shouts of glee drown out the background James Bond music, and I know the Thames will be etched in their memory in a way no tour guide could have achieved.

AFTERNOON TEA is a great English tradition, but these days you can forget the crust-less cucumber sandwiches of times gone by. A number of London hotels are going out of their way not just to be creative, but to appeal to families with children too.

Capitalising on its proximity to the Science Museum, the boutique Ampersand Hotel in South Kensington delights us with a science-themed spread, complete with mysterious drinks in beakers, planet-shaped cupcakes and edible dinosaurs, all shrouded in the smoke-like effect of dry ice. St Ermin’s near St James Park offers ‘InfiniTea and Beyond’ – a superhero afternoon tea featuring Batman cakes and ‘Kryptonite’ strips – while Prêt-à-Portea at the Berkeley Hotel is heaven for famished fashionistas.

Later, over at St Paul’s Cathedral, we climb the 259 time-worn steps to the Whispering Gallery like thousands before us, whisper some secrets to the walls, and then climb again to the Stone Gallery. It’s amazing to think that until the completion of the BT Tower in the 1960s, St Paul’s was the tallest building in London. Now, all around it, the skyline has changed, and there are dozens of soaring viewpoints.

If you have cash to splash then the latest place to go is western Europe’s tallest skyscraper, The Shard, which towers 244 metres above the city and offers views stretching 60 kilometres into the distance. The prices are high to match, though, and make the London Eye seem a bargain, particularly as the ferris wheel pods offer a sneaky peek into Buckingham Palace’s gardens. Then there’s the Emirates Air Line cable car, ‘Up at the O2’ (a climbing experience which gives 360-degree views from the top of the what was once known as the Millennium Dome), and the newly opened ArcelorMittal Orbit sculpture and observation tower near the Olympic Stadium.

The most memorable view for me, though, comes from a suite on the 14th floor of the Lancaster London, where we spend our final night in the capital. Perched in a privileged position on the northern side of Hyde Park, the hotel offers a unique perspective on London, thanks to the expanse of green that precedes the icons beyond, including Big Ben, Royal Albert Hall and the London Eye. Without doubt, the bathroom affords the best loo view in town!

THERE ARE TWO newer attractions that our children insist must be a part of any visit to London. In fact, both are just outside the capital, but easily accessible by train. The Harry Potter exhibition at Warner Bros. Studios is a must-see for any Quidditch-loving master of unforgiveable curses, and offers access to such memorable sets as the Gryffindor common room, Diagon Alley and 4 Privet Drive. Be prepared to lose an extra few galleons on Butterbeer, photo mock-ups and merchandise!

The second, Legoland, proves an ideal place to end our holiday. Although easily visited as a day trip, the resort is not far from Heathrow airport, so we instead indulge the kids with a couple of nights at the Legoland Hotel. Our pirate-themed room comfortably sleeps five, and has the huge benefit of granting us early access to the theme park ahead of the crowds. By the time the first day-trippers enter the park, we are already onto our fourth ride, and we jump queues for the rest of the day using a nifty ‘Q-Bot’ device.

As well as the usual rollercoasters, boat rides and electric cars (all with a Lego twist, of course), the resort houses an impressive ‘Miniland’, with expertly crafted replicas of Paris, Copenhagen and London. It is a slightly surreal feeling to be surrounded in the morning by plastic brick versions of so much that we have seen, even including the guards outside Buckingham Palace, and then just a few hours later to be on a long-haul flight back home.

Getting there

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Join us at the Waitangi Day Family Celebrations 2015

We’re heading back to the Australian International School this weekend to celebrate Waitangi Day. The New Zealand Chamber of Commerce have organised a family day with free activities for the kids and a market featuring unique New Zealand goodies. All are welcome to come along; entry is free and food and drinks will be available to purchase, including some NZ beer and wine.

The ANZA office team and executive committee members will be there giving out balloons.

ANZA Action will be there with in support of the 5000 Poppies community art project to celebrate the centenary of ANZAC Day. Buy a craft kit to take home or make on the day to contribute to this vibrant rememberance project.

For more details, please see the NZCC Website.

Tiong Bahru Club Singapura

 

TIONG BAHRU: Much has been made of the rapid gentrification of Tiong Bahru, with new cafes, bakeries and eclectic shops seemingly popping up on a monthly basis. With headlines like ‘Tiong Bahru so Hip it Hurts’ gracing the pages of local papers, it’s clear that there’s some anxiety about the area losing its historic old-world charm in favour of trendy eateries and boutiques.

Some businesses have been making a special effort to cater to the area’s longstanding residents as well as newcomers, such as Two Face Pizza & Taproom – which trades as a traditional kopitiam by day and a pizza place by night. Just down the road, the newly opened Tiong Bahru Club Singapura has a similarly broad appeal.

Diagonally opposite the Tiong Bahru Market, The Tiong Bahru Club Singapura makes a clear effort to celebrate the history of the area – and not just in its name. Heritage-style décor meets a menu that fuses local and western items, with club signature dishes including Kampung Fried Rice ($8.80) complete with silver bait, Truck Stop Fried Chicken ($12.80) served with house-special sambal, and Okra Fries ($6.80) – a nice twist on the humble French fry.

Beers on tap include a range of Hofbräu beers (Dunkel, Weisse and Lager) as well as Asahi Dry – all $12 a pint, and $10 a pint during Happy Hour (5–7pm weekdays) – and an impressive range of bottled beers (including Coopers Pale Ale and Best Extra Stout) and ciders. The owner, Jerry Singh, also happens to own specialty Chai tea company and café Chaiholics – which explains the extensive range of teas on offer, for those interested in something non-alcoholic.

The Tiong Bahru Club Singapura
57 Eng Hoon Street, #01-88
Tel 6438 0168

[Photo: Jane Leung]

DIY Christmas Gift Ideas

It’s almost Christmas time, which for many of us means that finding the time to buy that ‘perfect’ present is slipping away. Luckily, for those willing, there’s the option of making your own gifts for family and friends, says Alessandra Riggir.

 


[Source: Intimate Weddings]

 

Here are some of our top ideas for DIY gifts this festive season (follow the links for full instructions).

 

FOR HER


[Source: Living Well Spending Less]

 

Coffee bean soap
Two things most of us love: coffee and baths! This soap isn’t only a blessing to smell and luscious to feel; most importantly – it’s easy to make! All you need is a melt-and-pour soap base, ground coffee beans, fragrance oil and a soap mould. You can make it even easier by just melting down already existing soaps you have lying around, and use muffin tins instead of soap moulds.

Full instructions here

 


[Source: Something Turquoise]

 

Bath bombs
DIY bath bombs are a great gift you can make at the fraction of the price you’ll get them for in stores – plus you can personalise them however you want! Ingredients include: baking soda, citric acid, fragrance oil, non-water-based colouring and possibly witch hazel water.

Full instructions here

  


[Source: The Idea Room]

 

Peppermint foot scrub

Time to pamper up! You can’t go wrong giving this peppermint foot scrub (throw a foot massage in there too for extra brownie points)! This homemade – and actually edible – recipe is made up of granulated sugar, olive oil and peppermint essential oil. It feels great and is a delight to smell.

Full instructions here

 

FOR HIM

 


[Source: I Heart Naptime]

 

Men’s Apron
For the domestic gods among us – this homemade men’s apron can be completely customised, and the possibilities of what to print on it are endless. All you need is an apron, heat transfer paper and a print in mind. Who knows? Maybe it’ll score you a free barbecue dinner!

Full instructions here

 


[Source: Caila Made]

 

Leather glasses case

Using a sewing machine and leather with a suede underside, transfer an old scrap of leather into something useful, convenient and fashionable. The handmade touch on this one will go a long way.

Full instructions here

 

 
[Source: Food for my Family]

 

Rosemary & mint shaving cream

Keep his face well-groomed by combining shea butter and coconut oil plus sweet almond, rosemary and peppermint essential oils to make this great-smelling shaving cream. This blend of different ingredients ensures a soothing shaving experience, plus a great scent that could last all day.

Full instructions here

 

FOR THE KIDS

  


[Source: Intimate Weddings]

 

Melted crayons

Make a multi-coloured rendition of crayons with ease, creating colours that will surprise and patterns that are unknown until the crayons hit the paper! Dispersing your collection of broken crayons throughout muffin pans will melt them into beautiful shades that create fun and unique drawings that will no doubt be headed straight to the fridge.

Full instructions here



[Source: Artsy Ants]

 

‘Magic’ bottle

Forget lava lamps – these ‘magic’ glitter bottles create a spectacular scene and can engross children for hours just by admiring it. All you need it a clear bottle, distilled water, glycerine, glitter (all different shapes and sizes will make it more interesting) and some twine for decoration. Sit the bottle on the windowsill or hang it as a light, and watch the mosaic patterns and reflections dance around the room!

Full instructions here

 


[Source: Dandee]

 

Shapes & Colours memory game

This game helps to stimulate young minds while allowing them to have fun. This easy and reusable memory game requires 12 half-inch wood discs, wool felt in six colours and a reliable adhesive. Once put together, this game can last as long as you like, plus it’s so cheap to make!

Full instructions here

 

SUITABLE FOR ALL

 


[Source: Intimate weddings]

 

Garden stones

These stepping stones are unique and a great gift idea for someone in a nice family home. It’s also an idea that doesn’t require too much – just gems and glass, concrete, cake tin, contact paper, wire mesh and varnish. The decorations can be unique and can even be set to match the exterior decor.

Full instructions here

 

 
[Source: Du Buh Du Designs]

 

Photo coasters

These vintage-looking photo coasters are a great addition to any family household, and are an easy way to be reminded of great memories. Made using four-inch tiles, nail polish remover, a bone folder (the back of a spoon works too), a foam brush and coloured prints, you can copy these prints onto the coasters and brush an antique texture onto the image.

Full instructions here

  


[Source: Saving with Sarah]

 

Photo pendant

A photo pendant is a great gift for someone who wants to hold someone close their heart. These pendants are made using Diamond Glaze, industrial strength adhesive, one-inch clear circle glass, one-inch silver plated circle pendant and of course photos to go inside them. These pendants can be pocketed, added to jewellery or can even sit on your bedside table.

Full instructions here

Glamorous Giving 3 – Fashion and Homewares Clearance Sale

Glamorous Giving, the fashion, accessories and homewares clearance sale organized by jewellery brand Stones that Rock, is back for the third time, this time bigger and better than ever. The event has now grown to feature 35 independent local brands, designers and boutiques all selling their stock at clearance prices in support of the Singapore Committee for UN Women. Shoppers can buy quality pieces at great prices – end of line, end of season and sample stock. Fashionista’s and bargain hunters will rejoice at the rock bottom prices, which are up to 70{d2c05350095ed942d62ca1635aad234a702e9575e5f9632e6c89e76dec25dfbf} off and starting as low as $5.

Here is the complete list of brands: All About Eight, AsiaAmour, Baliza Shop, Belfiore, Bode, Cape Breeze, Cheeky Chaz, Dora Lincoln, dragonfly resort wear, Elverd Designs, From Babou to You, Ginny at Lemonykit, Hola Linda, Inverted Edge, La Tierra, Little Friends by Lamasso, Love Thy Home, Maissone, My Gem Workshop, My Lovely Curves, Paperbag Princess, Retail Therapy, RIA Menorca, Ribbon and Roses, Rorybird, Saffon Rain, Shiva Designs Bespoke, Stones that Rock, The Cinnamon Room, The Society of Black Sheep, Tramma Bags, Triologie, Verandah Living, Veya Designs and White Ginger.

Representatives from the Singapore Committee for UN Women will be on hand to discuss their work and the benefits of membership. The event’s media partner, travelshopa will also be part of the line up, giving customers up-to-date information and tips on the local and international shopping scene.

When – Wednesday 21 January 6-9pm and Thursday 22 January 10am-4pm

Where – Hollandse Club, 22 Campden Park (off Adam Rd), Sg 299814

Plenty of Parking

The Dough Shoppe


The Dough Shoppe has now closed

TANJONG PAGAR: Ever since Strangers’ Reunion opened in 2012, the stretch of Kampong Bahru Road between Blair and Everton Roads has been slowly transforming from a seedy night spot to a destination for foodies.

The Dough Shoppe is the latest in a string of cafes to pop up in the area. From the team behind Freshly Baked by Le Bijoux on Killiney Road, The Dough Shoppe – like its predecessor – specialises in bread and baked goods. Unlike some of its neighbours, though, The Dough Shoppe is wholly unassuming and is refreshingly free of communal tables, repurposed Mason-jar lights, miniature wooden spoons and other Instagram-friendly ephemera, instead favouring humble décor and honest, well-priced food in a relaxed setting.

 

 

Though brunch and dinner options feature on the menu, the sandwiches are the main reason behind the lines out the door at lunchtime. The smoked pulled pork sandwich on house-special ciabatta bread is a steal at $10 (all sandwiches come with a choice of chips or side salad, too) and generous in size, while the smoked salmon sandwich on multi-cereal bread ($8.50) is fresh and nicely topped off with cream cheese, lemon zest, red onions, lettuce and tomato.

Though admittedly a little strange-looking, the green-and-pink swirled spinach and beetroot bread is a unique and tasty touch to the vegetarian mixed greens sandwich ($7.50), complete with brie for those keen to indulge a little. Other favourites include the honey-baked ham and Swiss Emmental cheese sandwich ($8.50) and the marinated chicken sandwich ($7.50), both on wholemeal cranberry and walnut bread.

 

 

For those after something more substantial, the all-day brunch menu features breakfast waffles served with maple syrup and a side of scrambled eggs ($15) as well as a sizeable croque monsieur, topped off with a sunny-side-up egg, side salad and chips ($15). After 5pm the dinner menu includes an authentic rendang chicken curry served with homemade French baguette ($15), while the generously sized and decidedly juicy Dough Shoppe Burger ($18) comes complete with caramelised onions, sautéed mushrooms, melted cheddar cheese and a side of fries.

The Dough Shoppe is just what the area has been in need of – a straightforward, warm café with great food and unfailingly friendly service. It may not be Kampong Bahru’s hippest new addition, but it certainly offers some of the best food at the best value for money.

The Dough Shoppe
61 Kampong Bahru Road
Tel 6423 9936

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Q&A with Dr Susan Lane, Asian Regional Manager, Ego Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

 

 

Ego is a proudly Australian-owned company; can you tell us a bit about its presence in the Asian region?

Ego has had a presence in Asia for almost 40 years, partnering with family owned companies similar to Ego. We know that no one is as passionate about Ego and its products as our own staff, due to this and Ego’s desire to offer our customers better service and improve their skin quality we needed to establish our own local presence.  Ego Pharmaceuticals Singapore was launched on 1st November 2004, so we’ve just had our 10th birthday and Ego Pharm Malaysia on 1st July 2008.

To facilitate educational exchange and foster best practice we have partnered with the National Skin Centre and established 3 Fellowships. These Fellowships provide educational and training opportunities for NSC medical staff in the form of short training attachments to renowned dermatology clinics in Australia and the UK, and we’re interested in offering similar fellowships for Malaysian dermatology nurses and registrars.

 

The company has been around since the 1950s. Sixty years later, how does Ego maintain its levels of quality and innovation?

Quality and innovation are part of  Ego’s values and inherent in our culture. Unlike many companies Ego truly lives its Values. We put our Values before profit and every Ego employee lives the values everyday in every nation. Quality and innovation doesn’t just relate to R&D and our products, but also our processes and procedures, in fact everything we do. Ego’s employees (we call ourselves Egozites) are invited to challenge boundaries and encouraged to innovate. Ego’s Spirit revolves around a community atmosphere, which is the benefit of remaining a privately owned family company. Despite the fact that we have staff in 11 nations, we’re One Team, One Family

 

Ego is one of ANZA’s longest-running partners, and has sponsored many of our major events including our Volunteer of the Year Awards (VOYA), the ANZA Ball and the Melbourne Cup, among many others. How important are community connections to the company?

Our partnership with ANZA is extremely important. At Ego, we take our responsibility to the community and the environment seriously. After all, the aim of Ego is to improve people’s wellbeing. Each year, we provide support to a wide range of charities and community organisations, and invest in dermatological education and research. We understand that we cannot have a healthy, growing business unless our communities are strong. In 2013 Ego supported 180 community organisations. Many of our community sponsorships are jointly supported by Ego and by the initiative and generosity of our employees

 

What makes Ego stand out from its competitors?

Ego’s Values, Spirit and Culture. Ego is a skincare specialist, which is unique in the pharmaceutical industry. Our products are backed by science and underpinned by heritage and integrity; we don’t use “fad” ingredients. Our reputation is built on consistently delivering effective, high-quality and innovative products to meet a diverse range of needs, and we are committed to creating the best possible skin therapies for our customers.  You only get one reputation. Ego also has a strong commitment to ethics and I’m proud to be able to say that I work for an ethical company. At Ego we believe that “our people make the difference.”

 

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