Ms. Ada CHENG Chee Har
CEO, Australian Nursing Home Foundation
Ada Cheng is the CEO of the Australian Nursing Home Foundation, playing a key role in developing innovative, high-quality aged care services in Sydney. Her vision and strategic efforts have significantly improved culturally competent care outcomes, fueling the organisation's growth over the past twenty years. As CEO, she has transformed aged care for Chinese communities across Australia. With a master's degree in Community Management and a background in social work, she has developed models that integrate cultural sensitivity with improved aged care standards. Her use of Geron-technology has greatly enhanced seniors' quality of life, reflecting her progressive approach to addressing the challenges faced by diverse elderly populations. Under her leadership, her team has earned numerous awards locally and internationally for their innovative strategies and excellence, validating her methods.
Ada's influence extends beyond her organisation, making her a global thought leader in aged care. She has delivered keynotes on culturally sensitive care, dementia, and cultural strategies. Her expertise shaped Australia’s policies, including the "National Ageing and Aged Care Strategy for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds." In April 2025, she received the Global Ageing Influencer Award for her impact across the Asia-Pacific region.
Her contributions to the Ethnic Communities Council of NSW board ensure her influence on aged care policies for the diverse communities. Ada exemplifies innovation and sustainability in the global aged care sector. Recently, she collaborated with a Singaporean tech company to introduce Daisy, a humanoid companion robot specially designed for aged care. As a proud testbed for Geron-technology, Ada is committed to supporting innovative solutions that enhance the physical and mental well-being of individuals in aged care. In late June this year, Ada, along with Robot Daisy, co-presented at the Ageing Australia State Conference, sharing insights from their co-design journey and the promising future of robotics in eldercare.