Dear friends and colleagues,
It is with overwhelming sadness that we share news of the death of our colleague, mentor and friend, Rinaldo Bellomo. During recent days, both he and his family have received dedicated, expert and compassionate care from some of the finest in our ICU community. We share their pain and sense of loss.
Over several decades, Rinaldo has made a profound and enduring impact on ICU practice in Australia, New Zealand and around the world. As a passionate researcher he challenged conventions, championed evidence-based practice in the care of the critically ill and supported countless colleagues in their research careers. As a compassionate mentor, colleague and friend, he touched and enriched numerous lives, and will be greatly missed. His loss will affect our whole community and in due course there will be opportunities to come together to celebrate his life.
This will be a difficult time for many, but we know that our memories of Rinaldo’s relentless enthusiasm, warmth, optimism and boundless energy will help us all through the weeks ahead. In lieu of flowers, Rinaldo's family would welcome donations to support his research legacy at https://t.co/29kO6OeHxe
Our sincere condolences and best wishes go out to his family, friends and colleagues.
Craig Carr, on behalf of the ANZICS community
The 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻, supporting ICU professionals who are passionate about teaching and shaping the next generation of intensive care clinicians.
With funding of up to $5,000 AUD, this scholarship helps advance your skills in education, leadership, and professional development. Whether through courses, development programs or leadership training, this is your opportunity to grow your impact in healthcare education.
If you’re working in intensive care and committed to education, with a vision to lead and inspire, we encourage you to apply.
🗓 Applications close 31 July 2026
🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/M2xRVYO3md
#ICUEducation #HealthcareEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #ICU #ANZICS #MedicalEducation #Leadership @IntensiveCareAu
⏳ 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 - 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁
You’ve got more time to save. Early bird registrations for the 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 are now extended until 𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.
Join us for a leading ICU education event honouring Associate Professor Ramesh Nagappan, designed to enhance clinical knowledge, skills, and connection.
✅ Now offering 𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, attend the full course or 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀
📅 30–31 July 2026
📍 Monash Health, Clayton
Don’t miss out, places are limited.
🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄:
https://t.co/ExoPO0JH9l
📩 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: [email protected]
🎓 CICM members - contact [email protected] for discount details
📞 (03) 9340 3400
#IntensiveCare #CriticalCare #MedicalEducation #ANZICS #HealthcareProfessionals #ProfessionalDevelopment #ICUEducation #MedicalEvents #RegisterNow
Early Bird Registrations Now Open! 🐦
Join ANZICS in Sydney for the 2026 Safety & Quality Conference (12–14 Nov)
Theme: Safe Systems, Safe Care: Reimagining Safety in Intensive Care
With WFPICCS in Melbourne setting the momentum, the ANZICS S&Q Conference follows 6 weeks later bringing the critical care community back together to turn energy into action and drive real improvements in safety and quality.
✅ Hear from leading experts
✅Explore innovations in safety & quality
✅Connect with peers across Australia & New Zealand
🎟️ Secure early bird rates now
📝Abstract submissions are now open - don’t miss your chance to present
👉 Register & submit today: https://t.co/zO5l9OABwX
More updates coming soon - stay tuned.
#ANZICS #IntensiveCare #HealthcareQuality #PatientSafety #Conference2026
Be part of QCCRN ASM 2026 in Brisbane.
📅 4–5 June 2026
📍 Translational Research Institute, Princess Alexandra Hospital
This year’s focus on EMR-embedded clinical trials will explore how research can transform care at the bedside.
Register now to join the conversation: https://t.co/Tr6kKnfeat
During 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸, we proudly acknowledge the incredible contributions of our members who dedicate their time and expertise to ANZICS committees and special interest groups.
Your commitment helps advance intensive care and strengthens our community. We also recognize the vital role of families and carers, whose support is essential to the recovery and wellbeing of patients affected by critical illness.
𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲.
#NVW2026 #VolunteerYear #ANZICSGICI #ANZICS
💙𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 is an opportunity to recognise the essential role that clinical research plays in improving patient care, advancing medical knowledge, and shaping evidence-based practice across all areas of healthcare.
Every treatment we use today has been made possible through the participation of patients, families, clinicians and researchers in well-designed clinical trials. It is also a chance to acknowledge the collaboration across hospitals, research networks and multidisciplinary teams to generate high-quality evidence that directly informs better outcomes.
The 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 (𝗔𝗡𝗭𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗖𝗧𝗚) plays a pivotal role in driving forward critical research across intensive care units.
The ANZICS CTG supports and coordinates multicentre clinical trials which aim to improve outcomes for the most critically ill patients, while building strong research capability.
Through its collaborative network, the CTG enables clinicians and researchers to contribute to world-class studies that translate directly into improved intensive care practice, patient survival and quality of life.
#ClinicalTrialsDay #CTD2026 #ClinicalTrials #Criticalcare #ICU #Dataanalytics #ResearchRising
💜 𝗔𝗡𝗭𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
In recognition of mental health awareness week, we acknowledge the incredible work of all who work across the intensive care sector. Incredibly rewarding, but also tough, emotional and often a high-pressure environment, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻…𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.
To support team wellbeing, ANZICS staff came together to share simple ways to boost mental health. Don’t forget the small things - 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱, 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸, 𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗮𝗶𝗿, 𝗮 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸-𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲.
Let’s keep the conversation open, support one another, and create a culture where it’s safe to speak up and ask for help. Do something positive for your mental health today and beyond. 🧡
Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS)@anzics@anzicsctg #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #LookAfterEachOther #Action #MHA #TakingAction @mentalhealth
Today, on 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we take a moment to honour the nurses who show up every day with extraordinary skill, compassion, and resilience, often during life’s most challenging moments.
Your dedication, leadership, and unwavering care make a profound difference for patients, families, and teams alike. We are deeply grateful for the vital role you play across our community, today and always.
#IND2026 #Nurse #NursesDay #ANZICS #ACCCN #InternationalNursesDay #Care #support #ICU #OurNursesOurFuture
𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗡𝗭𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 & 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.
We invite clinicians, researchers, leaders, and ICU professionals to contribute to the 2026 program by sharing innovative ideas, research, and real-world improvements that drive meaningful, system-level change in intensive care.
🔹 Showcase your work
🔹 Share research and lived experience
🔹 Contribute to advancing safety and quality across Australia and New Zealand
Submit your abstract today and explore the guidelines and categories.
Here is the Link: https://t.co/tshBKNJR44
#ANZICS #IntensiveCare #PatientSafety #HealthcareQuality #CriticalCare #Research
🧴𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀.
On 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝘆𝗴𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we are reminded that one simple action - cleaning our hands - can protect patients, healthcare workers, and communities.
We recognise the critical role of hand hygiene in supporting high quality care, every shift, in every setting. It remains one of the most powerful tools we have to prevent infection and save lives.
#handhygiene #WHO #worldhandhygieneday #washyourhands #actionsaveslives #handhygieneforall #handhygienematters #worldhealthorganization
𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀.
Knowing your risk is the first step to a healthier heart.
Book a Heart Health Check with your GP this Heart Week (4-10 May) and 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗮 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗧.
To know more please visit The Heart Foundation: https://t.co/7I9oEciVFn
@heartfoundation
#hearthealth #heart #heartcheckup #Heartweek #healthiswealth #healthcare #Heart #actionsaveslives #nevermissabeat
Register now for WFPICCS Congress & ANZICS ACCCN Intensive Care ASM 2026 and take advantage of group savings.
Register five or more delegates and receive 𝟭𝟬% 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘀, the perfect opportunity to attend with colleagues and teams.
📍𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲, 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 | 𝟮𝟲–𝟯𝟬 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🔗 Register here: https://t.co/djZjxsE8Uv
#WFPICCS2026 #IntensiveCareASM #CriticalCare #GroupRegistrations #MedicalConferences
⏳𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹!
Abstract submissions for WFPICCS - ANZICS/ACCCN Intensive Care ASM 2026 are 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝘆.
Share your work with a global intensive care audience in 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲, 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 | 𝟮𝟲–𝟯𝟬 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.
Submit now 👉 https://t.co/z2bWXZ93Nh
#WFPICCS2026 #ICUResearch #CriticalCare #PaediatricICU #IntensiveCare
Join 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘 & 𝗜𝗥𝗖𝗜𝗚 for a free webinar examining how people with lived experience can strengthen critical care research - beyond participation alone.
📅 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
⏰ 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 - 𝟭𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗘𝗦𝗧
🔗 Register: https://t.co/8Pfq6QdVAa
📄 Program: https://t.co/2f5nA1CwsK
This 𝗔𝗡𝗭𝗔𝗖 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we honour the service, courage, and sacrifice of all who have served. We reflect on the enduring impact of conflict and the vital importance of care, compassion, and healing.
We remember with gratitude, and we reaffirm our shared hope for peace now and for future generations. 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁.