Anna Cheung was born in Beijing and studied in Hong Kong before immigrating to South Australia as a skilled migrant. She has worked for listed companies like Swire Pacific and Hutchison Whampoa in Hong Kong. In South Australia, she has held various positions, including Auditor in the State Audit Office, roles in the Cabinet and Higher Education departments, and her current position in an education-related department. Anna has also been involved in organizing Chinese dragon boat races and Chinatown street parties.