About the Trust

The Clifford Craig Medical Research Trust continues to be successful because it is firmly grounded in the community and is supported by the efforts of many volunteers who serve on the Board, our committees, regional branches and support groups.

The Trust Board is comprised as follows:

Associate Professor Don McTaggart

Associate Professor Don McTaggart. Chairman of the Board. Cardiac Specialist at the Launceston General Hospital, Associate Professor University of Tasmania, MBBS, FRACP, FCSANZ, DDU

Dr John Morris AO MBE. Founding Chairman and current Vice Chairman. Retired practicing physician, BSc, MBBS, FRACP

Dr John Morris AO MBE. Founding Chairman and current Vice Chairman. Retired practicing physician, BSc, MBBS, FRACP
   

Vice Chairman. Retired General Manager of The Examiner and former Director of ACT Cultural Facilities Corporation

Mr Tom O’Meara. Vice Chairman. Retired General Manager of The Examiner and former Director of ACT Cultural Facilities Corporation

Director and Company Secretary. Practicing accountant and Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia.

Mrs Jill Dearing. Director and Company Secretary. Practicing accountant and Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia.

 

 

 
 

Mr Geoff Arnott. Director. Partner Douglas and Collins, LLB

Mr Geoff Arnott. Director. Partner Douglas and Collins, LLB

Mr John Lord. Director. Retired Primary Producer, DipVFM

Mr John Lord. Director. Retired Primary Producer, DipVFM

 
 

Mr Michael Roberts. Director. Information Technology Manager at The Examiner

Mr Michael Roberts. Director. Information Technology Manager Fairfax Media/Rural Press Tasmania, BAppComp

Mr Ian Routley. Director and Founding Member. Member of Glenara Incorporated and other community organisations. Former Alderman of Launceston City Council.

Mr Ian Routley. Director and Founding Member. Company Director. Member of Glenara Incorporated and other community organisations. Former Alderman of Launceston City Council.

 

 

Professor Madeleine Ball. Director. Head of School of Human and Life Sciences at the University of Tasmania, BSc(Hons), MB, BCh, MRCP, FRCPath, MD, MAIEH

Mr Ken Bassett. Director. Launceston Manager of Tasmanian Perpetual Trustees, JP

You can download the Trust’s ten year Strategic Plan here.

The Trust has a special support network which keeps us close to the local community – all of which are always ready to welcome new members. These groups may be reached by contacting their respective chairs, care of the Trust office.

    Launceston Friends – Chairman Mrs Susan Routley; Secretary Mr Graeme Foster
    Dorset Branch – Chairman Mr Alec Purves; Vice chairman Ms Jenny Sattler
    Devonport Branch – Chairman Miss Merle Wells; Secretary Mrs Marlene Chequer
    North West Medical Research Fund – Chairman Mr Peter Mancell
    B4X, our Baby Boomers’ Group – Convenor Mr Grant Pryor
    John Morris Society, our bequest society – Chairman Dr Mike Monsour