An update from the CEO

“The Clifford Craig Foundation’s 30th anniversary is a huge milestone”

Peter Milne, CEO

June 2022

When you reach any significant milestone, it is important to reflect upon where you have come from, on what you have achieved … and most importantly, where you are going.

 The Clifford Craig Foundation’s 30th anniversary is a huge milestone, and we have plenty to celebrate within this newsletter and our ongoing communications activity throughout 2022.

 A significant achievement in our milestone year has been the attainment of funding to enable the establishment of a dedicated research and innovation centre at the LGH.

The Clifford Craig Foundation has undertaken several years of strategic work to bring this vision to reality, and it is extremely pleasing the project will now proceed following the successful acquisition of funding commitments from both the State and Federal Governments.

The recent Annual General Meeting of the Foundation saw the retirement of our longstanding Chairman of 15 years, Assoc. Prof. Don McTaggart.

We have greatly appreciated Don’s wonderful commitment and contribution to the Foundation and the betterment of healthcare in our region.

Retired orthopaedic surgeon Mr John Batten has been elected as the new Chairman.

From a medical expertise perspective, the AGM also saw the retirement of Dr James Markos and Dr John Wettenhall, having completed their tenure as Directors.

However, we are delighted to welcome Assoc Prof Tim Strong, and Clin Assoc Prof Michael Monsour as Directors as they both bring extensive medical and hospital knowledge and experience to the Board.

 Since 1992, the Clifford Craig Foundation has developed into a highly respected community organisation that is recognised for its contribution to advance the delivery healthcare for the people of our region.

However, we wouldn’t be here without the commitment of the community that has been supporting our work for the past 30 years.

 Thank you and please enjoy reading our mid-year newsletter.