Ada Cheng is a qualified social worker with a master’s degree in Community Management and over 30 years of experience in aged care management. She is the CEO of the Australian Nursing Home Foundation (ANHF). Ada is passionate about developing culturally appropriate aged services and has successfully implemented various invaluable services and resources for cross-cultural care. Under Ada’s leadership, ANHF has experienced exponential growth, attributed to her vision and innovative mindset. This has resulted in cutting-edge outcomes for culturally competent aged services in Sydney.

Ada’s unwavering commitment to innovation is evident in her leadership in providing quality dementia care and her role as a pioneer in adopting gerontechnology in the aged care sector. Her innovative approach inspires those around her and sets a high standard for the industry. Ada has been actively involved in national and international initiatives. She has also spoken at high-profile international conferences in Hong Kong, Beijing, Japan, Singapore, and Taiwan, sharing her experience and vision in culturally appropriate care, dementia care, and long-term care. Ada also serves on the Board of the Ethnic Communities Council of New South Wales.