The purpose of the Intensive Care Foundation (ICF) is to improve outcomes for critically ill patients by funding high quality research and supporting the education of ICU professionals. Through grants for early career researchers and educators, the ICF focuses on enhancing survival rates, improving the standards of care and improving patients' quality of life post ICU across Australia and New Zealand. Additionally, the ICF seeks to raise community awareness about critical care and provide valuable resources for ICU patients and their families, helping them understand and navigate the intensive care experience.
ICUs throughout Australia & New Zealand
Over 90% of adults & 97% of children survive life threatening accidents or illnesses with the help of intensive care.
Children needing ICU
Around 14,250+ nurses and 1,355 specialist doctors working in ICUs in Australia and New Zealand.