About Phillip
As a nationally recognised chiropractor and consultant, he has spearheaded peak professional organisations, chaired regulatory bodies, and shaped policy at state, national, and international levels. His strategic acumen, cultural sensitivity, and unwavering dedication to public service are exemplified through his roles as former Chairman of Hutt St Centre for the Homeless,
President of the South Australian Italian Association, former Chairman of the Chiropractic Board of Australia, past President of the Lions Medical Research Foundation and other roles.
Other Professional Leadership Roles
- Chairman, CCEA/Dept Health and Ageing Mental Health Competency Project 2007-2009
- Deputy Chair and Treasurer, Australian Spinal Research Foundation (ASRF) 1991-1999
- Member, Chiropractors Association of Australia (National) 1994 โ 1996
- President, Chiropractors Association of Australia (South Australia) 1992 - 1996
- A long-term advocate for charitable and multicultural causes both locally and abroad, he delivers strategic insight, cultural sensitivity, and a lifelong commitment to public service.
Core Competencies
- Executive Leadership & Governance Regulatory & Accreditation Frameworks Strategic Planning & Policy Development Multicultural Affairs & Community Engagement
- Health & Human Services Sector
- Board Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration
Current Leadership Roles
Co-Principal, Kent Town Health Care โ Consultant & Peer Reviewer
President, South Australian Italian Association Inc. (SAIA)
Principal, SAIA Community Language School
Member, South Australian Health Practitioners Tribunal (SACAT)
Deputy Chair, Adelaide Italian Festival
Deputy Chair, Australian Federation of Cavalieri Working Group
Select Honours & Awards
Officer of the Order of the Star of Italy (2022)
Medal of the Order of Australia, (OAM) (2011)
Melvin Jones Fellow, Lions International (2021)
International Chiropractic Regulatory Service Award (2025),(2012)
Blessed Padre Pino Puglisi Award (2019)
ACA National Life Membership (2019), National Chiropractor of the Year (2003)
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Murdoch University, 2010
Post Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP), RMIT University, 1996
Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic), RMIT University, 1983
Associate Diploma in Applied Science, UniSA, 1980
Post-Certified Impairment Rating with AMA Guides, RMIT, 1994
The Science of Safety in Healthcare, Johns Hopkins MOOC, 2013 Fellowships & Professional Recognition
Fellow, International College of Chiropractic (FICC), 2011
Honorary Fellow, Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (FCEA), 2010
Fellow, Australasian College of Chiropractic (FACC), 2006
Key Past Governance & Regulatory Roles
Chairman, International Chiropractic Regulatory Collaboration (ICRC), 2010โ2017 Chair, ICRC International Competencies Project, 2011โ2017
Deputy Chair, Councils on Chiropractic Education International (CCEI), 2005โ2011 Chair, Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA), 2002โ2009
Chair, Chiropractors and Osteopaths Board of South Australia, 1992โ2009
Member, Joint Boards/AHPRA Notifications Taskforce, 2013โ2014