Alyce Bowtell is a Lecturer in Nursing at Deakin University with 15 years’ critical care experience in cardiac, ICU, and clinical education. Holding a Master of Advanced Nursing (specialising in Cardiac Care) and a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Learning and Teaching, she leads and teaches postgraduate units in critical care nursing courses for emerging clinical specialists.

Professor Amanda Ullman is the Professor and Chair in Paediatric Nursing, conjoint between Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service and The University of Queensland. Amanda’s primary research focusses on improving common procedures in paediatrics, so that children and families can build trust in our healthcare systems.  Since 2023, Amanda has been co-Chair of the Children’s Inpatient Research Collaborative of Australia and New Zealand (CIRCAN), and Director of Child UnLimited (a consumer-driven advocacy group).

Amanda is a critical care nurse of 20 years+ experience and is a Joint Senior Research Fellow (Griffith University and Princess Alexandra Hospital). She is an early career researcher (PhD 2022) with a strong track record in patient-focused clinical and health services research, and has published >100 papers.

Ben is a Nurse Practitioner in Toxicology working in the Princess Alexandra Clinical Toxicology Unit. He is Australia’s first Toxicology Nurse Practitioner, and his primary role is managing poisoned and envenomed patients presenting to the Princess Alexandra Hospital.

Claire is a former ICU nurse and research coordinator and now a National Health and Medical Council (NHMRC) Leadership Investigator, Professor of Infection Prevention and Vascular Access at University of Queensland, Co-Director of Metro North Health’s Herston Infectious Diseases Institute, and Founder of the Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research.

Claire Bertenshaw is an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Claire commenced her career as a Critical Care Nurse prior to studying medicine. She is currently the Acting Medical Director at the Queensland Ambulance Service. She is also a Consultant at the Emergency and Trauma Centre at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Her current interests include point of care ultrasound, recognition of the deteriorating patient, and the clinical assessment of risk.

Douglas Billing is CPR Coordinator at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, dedicated to advancing nursing practice. He leads initiatives that enhance emergency response, staff wellbeing, and clinical leadership. Through research, education, and innovation, Doug empowers nurses to deliver safer care, foster teamwork, and grow professionally in high-pressure environments.

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Fiona is a Nurse Practitioner at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, where she specializes in adult trauma care. With 30 years of experience in critical care, trauma, and acute care nursing, Fiona brings extensive expertise to her role. Fiona’s commitment to improving patient-centred care is evidenced by her contributions to trauma research, guideline development, education, and mentorship. Her service has been recognised with awards, including the 2024 ANZTS Trauma Champion Award and the 2025 Metro South Health Lifetime Achievement Award.

Associate Professor Li Bassi is a senior intensivist and researcher with international training in Italy, the USA, Spain, and Australia. His work focuses on critical care innovation, ventilation-related complications, imaging, transplantation, and COVID-19 research, with extensive publications, funding success, and a strong commitment to clinical care and mentorship.

Dr Jayne Hewitt is a Senior Research Fellow in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Griffith University and QEII Hospital. After working as a critical care nurse, Jayne pursued legal studies, including a PhD at Griffith University. Her interdisciplinary research explores the intersection of healthcare and law.

Jessica Schults is a Senior Research Fellow at The University of Queensland and Metro North Health. Her research focuses on infection prevention and control, and learning health systems. She leads national and international collaborations to reduce healthcare-associated infections and improve patient safety through evidence-based, consumer-partnered research.

Julie Melhop is a Nurse Educator employed by the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service. Julie spent decades working clinically in Perioperative Nursing, specialising in cardiothoracic and vascular nursing and taught Advanced Life Support for many years. More recently she has completed post graduate qualifications in Positive Psychology and Educational Neuroscience and is currently completing her Masters. Julie recently presented at the Australian Nurse Teachers (ANTS) Conference in Sydney, and is honoured to be invited by the ACCCN to share her knowledge and insights into the neuroscience of learning.

Professor Kirsten Vallmuur is the Chair of Trauma Surveillance and Data Analytics (funded by the Motor Accident Insurance Commission) in a joint position between the Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation (www.aushsi.org.au) and the Jamieson Trauma Institute (https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/jamieson-trauma-institute ). She leads the Jamieson Trauma Institute’s Trauma Data Quality and Analytics team. She has expertise in the analysis and understanding of morbidity and mortality data, injury surveillance systems, trauma data linkage, health classifications and injury classifications.

Kirstin Bull is an experienced critical care nurse with expertise in emergency and cardiac specialty practice. Lecturing at Deakin University and teaching at Epworth Hospital in Melbourne, Kirstin promotes active learning, critical thinking and application of advanced knowledge. Kirstin thrives on strengthening specialist nurses’ capacity to provide excellent evidence-based care to critically ill patients.

Prof Melissa Bloomer is a Professor in Nursing and La Trobe University in Vic, and Adjunct Professor at Griffith and Deakin Universities. Melissa is a life member of ACCCN and Chair of the ACCCN End-of-Life Advisory Panel. Her research focuses on end-of-life care in inpatient settings, end-of-life communication, family care, and the alternate or unique needs of people with diverse cultural characteristics.