ABOUT US
The Global Intensive Care Initiative (GICI) was established by ANZICS in 2020 to advance health equity in intensive care worldwide. It brings together clinicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to strengthen critical and intensive care capacity in low- and middle-income countries across the Indo-Pacific, Africa, and Asia. Guided by locally identified priorities, GICI is anchored in the values of equity, cultural sensitivity, transparency, collaboration and sustainability.
With more than 150 members globally, GICI operates through regional working groups that foster collaboration and knowledge exchange. Membership continues to grow, and all interested individuals, regardless of their global health experience, are warmly encouraged to join our mailing list.
WHAT WE DO
GICI supports the development of intensive care services in low- and middle-income countries through a broad range of programs and partnerships, including:
- Volunteer placements for intensive care professionals
- In-country and virtual training in intensive care, including ultrasound and simulation-based education
- Support for tertiary education and curriculum development in intensive care across the Pacific and Papua New Guinea
- Delivery of clinical research and data workshops
- Facilitating international networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange
GICI also engages in advocacy, mentorship, and tailored capacity-building activities designed to meet local needs and strengthen health systems sustainably.
COLLABORATING COUNTRIES AND PARTNERS
Fiji Indonesia Mongolia Pakistan Papua New Guinea Samoa Solomon Islands Tanzania Timor-Leste Tonga Vanuatu
- College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM)
- Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN) and the associated Global Health Advisory Panel (GHAP)
- New Zealand College of Critical Care Nurses (NZCCCN)
- Regional Emergency & Critical Care Systems Strengthening Initiative (RECSI)
- Australian Volunteers Program (AVP)
AUSTRALIAN VOLUNTEERS PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES
- PAPUA NEW GUINEA – ICU Clinical Audit and Research Mentor: 6 months in-country, proposed start date 5 July 2026
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with AVP or have any questions about the roles, please contact the GICI Project Manager.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
- Join our mailing list to stay updated on global health opportunities, including short-term in-country placements for BASIC and other training programs
- If you would like to run Paediatric BASIC in your country, please contact paedsbasic@gmail.com
- Engage with the GICI Leads involved in your region or area of interest. You can find their details at the bottom of the page.
- Do you have a special interest in research? Contact Dr Eamon Raith to find out how you can get involved.
We are always looking for new and innovative ways to create value in the global health sphere. Please contact the GICI Project Manager about potential opportunities for engagement and ways to contribute, or explore current projects.
GICI AWARDS
The GICI Awards recognise outstanding contributions to critical care in low- and middle-income countries. These awards celebrate individuals and organisations demonstrating leadership, innovation, and commitment to improving intensive care capacity and patient outcomes.
Award recipients are acknowledged for their efforts in education, research, advocacy, or clinical excellence, with a focus on sustainable impact. Through these awards, GICI highlights the importance of collaboration and knowledge-sharing in strengthening global intensive care systems.
Nominations for the Dr. Violet Rongap Memorial Award are now closed for 2025.
PUBLICATIONS
GICI Members receive a quarterly newsletter showcasing GICI’s global health and intensive care work, including new projects, research, training, partnerships and opportunities. The newsletter is for all those who want to support or contribute to intensive care capacity building in low- and middle-income countries.
Join our mailing list today!
