Franca Smarrelli

Franca Smarrelli is the Chief Executive Officer of Hands On Health Australia (HoHA), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free health and wellbeing services to disadvantaged communities. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, she has over two decades of diverse experience in the arts, cultural, and health sectors, showcasing a commercially focused executive background.12

Under her leadership, HoHA has been actively involved in expanding community health services, particularly for disadvantaged and Indigenous populations facing significant barriers to healthcare access. Smarrelli has emphasized the importance of outreach and support for these communities, highlighting the organization's commitment to addressing their unique challenges.34