Anna Ainsworth

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Anna Ainsworth is a Founding Director of Grevillea Foundation. She was appointed Chair in April 2025.

Anna had an early career as a paediatric physiotherapist. Since 2004 Anna has been a business owner and Community Development Director of Eden Gardens, with keen interest in building community programs as an integral part of a commercial business. Over twenty years of experience working with charitable and educational organisations, developing and supporting programs to improve the quality of life in the wider community through horticulture and education. Particular interest and experience in supporting disadvantaged youth through employment programs.

Anna’s  current Board roles include Director of Eden Gardens & Garden Centres Pty Ltd; Director Botanicals Pty Ltd; Chair of Eden Foundation Philanthropic Ancillary Fund.

She was formerly a director of Father Chris Riley’s Youth Off the Streets Pty Ltd; and Director North West Business Education Network. Anna is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).

Anna has a Masters in Science, International Institute of Restorative Practice, PA, USA; Graduate Sydney Leadership Program, Benevolent Society, Sydney; Postgraduate Diploma Physiotherapy, Cumberland College of Health Services, Sydney; and Bachelor of Science, University of New South Wales.

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