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HTNA 32nd Scientific Meeting
Townsville University Hospital Hyperbaric Medicine Unit
22nd - 24th October 2025
Rydges, Southbank Townsville
(HTNA AGM 22nd Oct 1400- 1700 Townsville Yacht Club & Marina)
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
in the tropics
Invited keynote speakers
Professor Jamie Seymour - Toxinologist
Mr Chris Tanti - Saturation Diver suffered HPNS
Richard Fitzpatrick - Director of Photography, Adjunct Professorial Research Fellow (JCU)
Abstract submissions are now open, submit your abstarct via the online form located under the heading "Conference"
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Executive Committee
As a member of the HTNA I have certainly enjoyed the staff, the working environment and the hyperbaric challenges we all face. I am now focused on the new facility, new challenges, with an expansion of our direction into the altitude capability, wherever that may take us, I am looking forward to a safe “Hell Yeah” ride for the stars. I am honoured to guide the HTNA into the future, together we will forge ahead into new ground.
Shane commenced employment as a casual Dive Supervisor Technician at the Royal Hobart Hyperbaric and Medicine Unit in March 2017 becoming permanent in April 2019. Prior to this Shane worked as a Saturation Diver for 12 years, a UXO Technician in Iraq over a 16 month period, served in the Royal Australian Navy as a Clearance Diver for 14 years and a Field Engineer in the Royal Australian Army for 5 years. Shane has volenteered to take up the HTNA Tasmanian representative role and looks forward to growing his knowledge within the Hyperbaric environment.
Justin is currently a Chamber Supervisor in the Department of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick, Sydney. Prior to working in hyperbaric medicine Justin had a career as a Clearance Diver in the RAN spanning 22 years and retired in 2008 as a Chief Petty Officer Clearance Diver. Justin is excited about the future of the HTNA and is keen to inject new ideas and continue the work done by the previous Treasurer. Read more in the Organisation Section...
Position Vacant
Facility Representatives
Richard started in Hyperbarics in 2007 as a Registered Nurse. He has a Bachelor of Nursing Science with a Post Certificate in Intensive Care Nursing and is currently studying a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Richard also works part time in Intensive Care and is the North Queensland Health Liaison Officer for Choice Passion Life (formerly the Cerebral Palsy League) training support staff and families to care for children with complex needs in Townsville and Cairns. Richard is married with four children and enjoys caravanning, four wheel driving around North Queensland and the Fraser and Cooloola coasts.
Spud is currently a Chamber Supervisor at the Slark Hyperbaric Unit Waitemata District Health Board. After 21 years as a Clearance Diver in the RNZN, he started work in hyperbaric medicine in 1990 and still enjoys the work.
Claire is a senior Clinical Nurse Specialist at the Royal Darwin Hospital Hyperbaric Unit. Claire has over 14yrs clinical experience in the hospital primarily working in the Intensive Care Unit for 10yrs. Claire's specialist nursing roles included Ostomy and Wound Care along with being the "Snake Nurse" for Royal Darwin Hospital. She is an experienced handler and Envenomation Nurse Specialist, overseeing the patients who have been bitten by a venomous snake. She has taken on the role as CNS for Hyperbaric Unit and looks forward to working closely with her newly re-established team.
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Hayley is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Hyperbaric Unit at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney. Born in the UK, Hayley has been living here for 8 years now, and is currently working on her Masters in Wound Care. Hayley has 11 years nursing experience all within Intensive Care and Oncology. When not working or studying, Hayley can be found down at one of Sydney’s east coast beaches.
Rachel has been a hyperbaric nurse since 2010, at Fremantle Hospital then Fiona Stanley Hospital, in WA. She has been nursing for 20 years working in a range of settings and specialties. Mum to two kids and currently works part-time in Hyperbaric Medicine Unit and as a sessional tutor at Notre Dame University teaching wound care to the nursing and midwifery students. Away from work she enjoys travelling and exploring with the family.
Shelly is currently an Associate Nurse Unit Manger at The Alfred Hyperbaric Service and has been with her amazing team for over 16 years. Her background was in Emergency Nursing but she fell in love with Hyperbaric nursing whilst working in the Seattle Washington in the US where she worked for over 4 years at Virginia Mason Center for Hyperbaric Medicine before coming back to Oz. She now specialises and has a passion for wound care and works a day a week at the Caulfield Chronic Wound Clinic. When not at work Shelly loves to hang out with her husband and her dog Bailey. She enjoys trips away with friends, plays golf (badly) and loves to cook!
Jason works a Chamber Supervisor at The Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital Hyperbaric Unit. Prior to joining the team at the RBWH he worked in the diving industry for over twenty years as diver onshore / offshore in the air and saturation environment. Working onshore as a supervisor and Operations Manager. He is really enjoys being part of a team helping to improve people’s lives.
Schuyler completed the hyperbaric attendance nursing course in 2023 and is currently employed as a casual hyperbaric nurse at the Royal Hobart Hospital Diving and hyperbaric Medicine facility. Schuyler has volunteered to take up the HTNA Tasmanian representative role and looks forward to growing his knowledge within the Department and the Hyperbaric environment.
Troy is currently working as a Hyperbaric Chamber Supervisor at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. He spent Twenty years working full time in the RAN until he was discharged in 2005. Troy says “I spent time kicking bombs in Laos before starting at the RAH in 2009”. Read more in the Organisation Section...
Warren is currently Technical Supervisor at Christchurch Hospital HMU, where he has worked for the past nine years. Previously Warren worked in the offshore commercial diving industry. He is enthusiastic about the benefits the HTNA has for our Professions and the Hyperbaric community. Read more in the Organisation Section...
Paul works as the Chamber Supervisor at the Wesley Hyperbaric Unit. His hyperbaric experience began in 2006 as a casual technician operating various multiple and mono place chambers in hyperbaric and tunnelling environment’s during his leave periods from jobs at sea. Paul’s experience to be a chamber supervisor first started at fifteen as a naval junior recruit and marine technician before volunteering to become a clearance diver. He was to become a clearance diving instructor and shortly after leaving the diving school was selected for officer training. His naval career culminated in the rare privilege of sea command. After leaving the navy he advanced to a foreign going master unlimited. He has been a captain of highly advanced oil and gas project ships and worked for Maersk the largest merchant shipping company in the world. He is keen as a HTNA facility representative to advance the safety culture within hyperbaric units and share his experience of working with cutting edge companies that work safely in the very unforgiving environment of the sea. When not working he loves getting out on the trails with his labrador Rusty, tinkering in his shed, looking after his daughters, spoiling his grandchildren or being told how to sail their 7.5 meter Farr 7500 trailer sailor by his loving wife.
Andrew has over 20 years of experience in the field of Hyperbaric Medicine, serving in the United States Air Force as an Aerospace Physiology technician, operating hyper and hypobaric chambers, and assuring the safety of U-2 reconnaissance pilots as they prepare for the stresses of high-altitude missions wearing a full pressure suit. As a civilian he has worked as a front-line hyperbaric staff technician, operating monoplace and multiplace chambers and providing therapy for patients. He has also served as the Technical and Safety Director of multiple hyperbaric programs. He is currently the Technical and Safety Director of the Hyperbaric and Altitude Medicine Program at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He also serves the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) as the Chair of the Hyperbaric Oxygen Safety Committee and serves as a member of the UHMS FDA Liaison Committee. Throughout his career, Andrew has focused his efforts on providing a safe environment for pilots, patients and inside attendants. He has received several military awards and civilian certifications in the field of hyperbaric medicine. A participant in multiple research projects and innovations, Andrew’s interests lie in education, emergency preparedness, and advancing the practical use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
Roly worked at a UK commercial diving school until 1984 as a diving instructor & then moved into clinical Hyperbaric Medicine. Roly is a CHT, European Certified Hyperbaric chamber operator and Safety Manager (ECHCO & ECHSM) and has experience installing, servicing and operating facilities for diving, hospitals, military and tunnel sites. Roly is the British Hyperbaric Association (BHA) Technical representative. Roly has contributed to a number of British & European hyperbaric guidelines & recommendations. He moved to Australia in 2008 where he was Operations, Training, Safety & Quality Manger for Hyperbaric Health (HH) until April 2021. Roly is presently self-employed traveling the world servicing chambers and offering advice & training.
