Our People

Governance

The Intensive Care Foundation is a legally independent charity operating across both Australia and New Zealand, with tax-exempt status.

Compliance

The ICF is structured as a company limited by guarantee, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards in both countries. I…

Structure

The Intensive Care Foundation is overseen by a Board of Directors, supported by independent Scientific Review Committees and a Fundraising Committee, each with representation from across Australia and New Zealand.

Stakeholders

The Intensive Care Foundation was established by three founding organisations: the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society…

The Intensive Care Foundation values the dedication of all those working to improve ICU care across Australia and New Zealand. Meet the Board, committees, and staff driving our mission forward.

Board of Directors

The Board is comprised of senior, highly experienced intensive care medical practitioners and corporate professionals who serve on a pro bono basis. They are responsible for the strategic direction, governance, and fiduciary oversight of the Foundation.

Education and Research Scientific Review Committees

The Education and Research committees are comprised of highly experienced representatives from the intensive care community. Their role is to rigorously assess research, education, and professional development grant applications, providing recommendations to the Board on which projects to fund.

Chris Nickson

FCICM, FACEM, BSc(Hons), BHB, MBChB, MClinEpid(Clin Tox), DipPaeds, DTM&H, GCertClinSim, PGCertPSCHF, GAICD

Chair

Education Scientific Review Committee

David Gattas

MB, BS, MMed (Clin Epi), FCICM, FRACP

Chair

Research Scientific Review Committee

Fundraising Committee

This committee is instrumental in supporting the Foundation’s mission by driving fundraising initiatives. It includes corporate executives and philanthropists who volunteer their time and cover the costs of key donor events, enabling us to raise the vital funds necessary for our work.

We welcome individuals with passion and expertise to join our committees. If you are interested in contributing to our mission, we encourage you to reach out.

Professor David Tuxen

MB BS, FRACP, Dip DHM, MD, FCICM

Board Member, Chair of Fundraising Committee

Along with our Fundraising Chair we are grateful for the support of the following committee members.

Jan Spooner

Dr Dashiell Gantner

Colin Pyman

David Zerman

The two part time staff are both ex-Registered Nurses with an extensive background in healthcare. Cathy manages the grants and Madeleine manages the fundraising.