Dr Stanley Chiang arrived in Australia in 1980 to study at Adelaide's Flinders University. He received his degrees in Biological Sciences (BSc Hon) and Medicine (MBBS) before moving to Melbourne in 1992 to begin a general practice. He later specialised in medical acupuncture and WorkCover rehabilitation and obtained further postgraduate degrees including FRACGP (specialist in General Practice) and FAMAC. In 2002 Dr Chiang became an elected Councillor for Darebin Council in the La Trobe Ward and in 2005 he was elected as Mayor of the City of Darebin in Melbourne's inner north. After more than 10 years of service and two further elections he finished his term as Councillor, making him one of Darebin's longest serving members. He also served as a Commissioner for the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) from 2001 until 2011. Currently Dr Chiang operates a number of medical clinics with his business partner and is engaged in teaching and mentoring for a number of special areas, including medical acupuncture. Dr Chiang is a strong campaigner for multiculturalism in Australia, particularly in Victoria. He also works tirelessly to support new migrants.
Stanley is a member of Austin Health's Community Advisory Committee and the Primary Care & Population Health Advisory Committee.