Daniel Nour (born 1995 or 1996) is an Australian physician.
Daniel Nour | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1995 or 1996 (age 28–29)[1] Sydney, New South Wales, Australia[2] |
| Alma mater | James Cook University (MBBS) |
| Occupation | physician |
| Known for | founding Street Side Medics |
He is best known for founding Street Side Medics - a mobile medical service specifically created for the homeless.[3] He also features prominently on Pfizer's knowplango.com.au website and in their associated advertisements.[4]
Nour was named as the Young Australian of the Year in 2022.[5]
Career
editNour graduated from James Cook University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery.[6] During his university studies, Nour developed an interest in cardiology.[6] After undertaking placements at regional hospitals in such locations as Babinda, Ingham and Mossman, Nour undertook a placement in the cardiology department of London's Imperial College as part of his final year elective.[6]
It was in London he was inspired to establish Street Side Doctors after an incident in June 2020 in which he assisted a homeless person who was having a seizure at Waterloo Station.[6] Upon realising people experiencing homelessness have difficultly accessing basic medical care, Nour believed that a mobile medical service could benefit homeless people in Australia which led to him founding Street Side Medics in August 2020.[6]
Despite continuing to work full time at Royal North Shore Hospital, Nour leads a team of approximately 145 volunteers across four locations throughout New South Wales.[7] In 2022, Nour said he hoped to expand the service nationally.
In November 2021, Nour was named as New South Wales Young Australian of the Year and therefore became a national finalist for the title of Young Australian of the Year.[8] Nour was subsequently announced as 2022 Young Australian of the Year in Canberra on 25 January 2025.[5]
In May 2023, he was one of the notable Australians to accept an invitation to attend the Coronation of Charles III and Camilla.[9]
Nour occasionally provides commentary to the media on health-related issues.[10]
Personal life
editNour has Egyptian heritage as his father migrated to Australia from Egypt in 1979, settling in Sydney.[6]
He is Coptic Orthodox Christian and is a member of St Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church at Arncliffe.[11] He was educated St Joseph's Primary School in Riverwood, St Mark's Coptic School at Wattle Grove and Trinity Grammar School.[12] He graduated from Trinity in 2013.[13]
References
edit- ^ Evans, Steve (25 January 2022). "Young Australian of the Year Dr Daniel Nour, founder of Street Side Medics". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
The 2022 Young Australian of the Year is the 26-year-old founder of Street Side Medics.
- ^ Lucas, Janine (17 November 2021). "Doctor brings care to homeless". JCU Health & Medicine. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
I was born and raised in Sydney...
- ^ McSweeney, Jessica (10 June 2022). "'It haunted me': Why young doctor fought to bring healthcare to the homeless". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ "Know Plan Go". www.knowplango.com.au. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ a b Murray, Duncan (25 January 2022). "Street medic named 2022 Young Australian of the Year". The Australian. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Nour, Daniel (19 January 2022). "Australia Day Address 2022 by Dr Daniel Nour". Australia Day in New South Wales. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ Ward, Mary (26 January 2022). "After his ICU shift, 'street medic' Daniel helps the city's homeless". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ Gillespie, Eden (19 January 2022). "A chance encounter inspired NSW Young Australian of the Year Daniel Nour to help the homeless". SBS World News. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ Gavin, Rachael (7 May 2023). "'Humbling': Aussie doctor reveals what it was like inside Westminster Abbey at Charles' coronation". 9Honey. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ Sciberras, Allanah (26 February 2023). "'Important to stay vigilant': Top doctor issues bird flu warning after fatality". Nine News. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ Wesselinoff, Adam (1 January 2022). "Want faith? Go to the homeless, says Doctor of the streets". The Catholic Weekly. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ Trembath, Murray (1 March 2022). "Young Australian of the Year Dr Daniel Nour opens up about family, homelessness and being 'the class clown'". St George and Sutherland Shire Leader. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ "Delivering health to the homeless: "Trinity turned me into the man I am today"". Trinity Grammar School. 15 November 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
Since founding the service last August, the Class of 2013 graduate has watched it grow...