
(L-R) Dr Ian Crundall, AFNT Board Chair, Kirra, Sharron, Kate Miranda, CEO Asthma Australia, Mr Brad Hall, AFNT Vice Chair, Leanne Elliott-Holmes, AFNT CEO, Jillian Blackman and Nigel Cooper, Asthma Australia
Our Board of Directors bring their knowledge and passion to help AFNT be the best it can be and live up to our vision of helping Territorians Breathe Better.

(L-R) Dr Ian Crundall, AFNT Board Chair, Kirra, Sharron, Kate Miranda, CEO Asthma Australia, Mr Brad Hall, AFNT Vice Chair, Leanne Elliott-Holmes, AFNT CEO, Jillian Blackman and Nigel Cooper, Asthma Australia
Ian joined the Asthma Foundation NT board in 2004 and is the longest serving board member of AFNT, with him having served at various times as the Chairperson and Vice Chair. At the AGM in 2023 Ian was presented with the Joy King Life Membership for his dedication and passion to the foundation over the past 19 years.
Away from the board room he has held senior NT Government positions in Health, Licensing and Justice, with an emphasis on alcohol and other drugs. His work has seen him engage with communities throughout the Territory. The Asthma Foundation NT welcomes the expertise Ian contributes in program development and evaluation, community engagement, research and policy review.
Brad joined the Asthma Foundation NT board in 2024 and is a relatively new, permanent addition to the Territory. Having lived with Asthma all of his life he was referred to the foundation by his GP and having learnt a great deal, immediately wanted to contribute to the organisation. Brad has a background in technology, professional services delivery as well as having being involved with several enterprises, hopes to use those skills and expertise to progress the organisation.
Bruce joined the Asthma Foundation NT board in 2021 as it's treasurer and with his extensive knowledge and expertise in finances he is a welcome addition to the board offering valuable advice and guidance regarding the foundation's financials.
Fiona joined the Asthma Foundation NT board in 2023 and as a former CLP party president and long time Territorian, Fiona has decades of experience and passion for the territory and due to her own asthma she has a long history with the foundation is always willing to help staff with support at various local events they attend.
Shantelle is new to the AFNT board and joined in 2025 after visiting AFNT as a client. She is from the remote community Bulman and is part of The Strong Women for Healthy Country Network - we look forward to having her on the board and the knowledge she can bring to it as not only a aboriginal women but former Aboriginal Health Practitioner as well.
AFNT acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we meet and conduct our services, respecting language and culture and elders past and present.
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