A message from the CEO

“As a CEO it is important to sometimes take a moment to ‘stop and smell the roses’ and reflect upon the achievements of the Foundation during its first 30 years” - Peter Milne

2022 is a milestone year for the Clifford Craig Foundation as we are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the organisation. 

As many people would understand and appreciate, the operational activity of a busy not-for-profit business is constant, especially with a small administration team.  

However, as a CEO it is important to sometimes take a moment to “stop and smell the roses” and reflect upon the achievements of the Foundation during its first 30 years.

It’s during these moments that I cherish the people that had the vision and passion to establish the Clifford Craig Foundation back in the early 1990’s.

People such as our founding Chairman Dr John Morris, inaugural executive officer Toni Maloney and recognised health community leaders Laurie Wing,

Anne O’Byrne and Ros O’Connor were the driving force behind the initiative.

Along with many other enthusiastic business and community leaders, they create a community Foundation for the LGH which would advance healthcare for the people of Northern Tasmania.

 Just a few weeks ago the success of their vision was on full display when we announced the 2022 funding grants of nearly $900,000 for the areas of medical research, health education scholarships and the purchase of specialist equipment to assist with the treatment of Barrett’s Oesophagus.

Anne and Ros continue to maintain their close connection with the Foundation as Patrons.

Unfortunately, Dr John, Toni and Laurie are no longer with us, but I am sure they are watching from above with immense pride.

 We now turn our attention to the next 30 years and look forward to further advancing the activities of the Foundation to support the health initiatives for population of northern half of Tasmania.