Anita Hobson-Powell trained as an exercise physiologist. She has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Movement, Master of Science and Master of Business.
Anita's career has been dedicated to excellence across health, sport and wellness domains. She spent almost 18 years working in associations, advocating for recognition and access to allied health professions, and establishing the quality assurances of self-regulation for health professions.
Anita’s role as the Chief Allied Health Officer includes supporting the Australian Government to:
- raise awareness of the role and value of allied health care in Australia
- build and strengthen engagement with the allied health sector
- promote inclusion of allied health in relevant policies, programs and reforms within the primary care sector and health system more broadly.
The role complements the work of the Chief Medical Officer, the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, and the National Rural Health Commissioner. It also supports the following reforms:
- Strengthening Medicare
- the Primary Health Care 10-Year Plan
- health workforce reforms, including development of the National Allied Health Workforce Strategy
- the Stronger Rural Health Strategy.
Read Minister Butler’s media release about the appointment.