Ms Anne Gale is the Public Advocate and Principal Community Visitor for South Australia. As Public Advocate Anne is the statutory guardian for people living with disability. As Principal Community Visitor, Anne is responsible for overseeing community visitors, and visiting mental health services, state-run disability services and clients of the Public Advocate. In 2026, the Community Visitor Scheme will expand and be available to all South Australians living with disability to request a visit if they choose. Prior to her current roles, Anne was Commissioner for Equal Opportunity; Deputy Commissioner, Consumer and Business Services; Deputy Chief Executive, SA Department for Families and Communities. She also held executive leadership roles in Ageing, Disability and Housing. Anne has served as a board member of two not for profit Boards that provide programs and services for people living with disability.