Daniel Nour

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Daniel Nour
Born1995or1996(age 28–29) [1]
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia [2]
Alma mater James Cook University (MBBS)
Occupationphysician
Known forfounding Street Side Medics

Daniel Nour (born 1995 or 1996) is an Australian physician.

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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

Nour 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

Nour 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]

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References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ Lucas, Janine (17 November 2021). "Doctor brings care to homeless". JCU Health & Medicine . Retrieved 11 May 2023. I was born and raised in Sydney...
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "Know Plan Go". www.knowplango.com.au. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  5. 1 2 Murray, Duncan (25 January 2022). "Street medic named 2022 Young Australian of the Year". The Australian . Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Nour, Daniel (19 January 2022). "Australia Day Address 2022 by Dr Daniel Nour". Australia Day in New South Wales. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ Gavin, Rachael (7 May 2023). "'Humbling': Aussie doctor reveals what it was like inside Westminster Abbey at Charles' coronation". 9Honey . Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  10. ↑ Sciberras, Allanah (26 February 2023). "'Important to stay vigilant': Top doctor issues bird flu warning after fatality". Nine News . Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  11. ↑ Wesselinoff, Adam (1 January 2022). "Want faith? Go to the homeless, says Doctor of the streets". The Catholic Weekly . Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ "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...
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