From Trinity to the Streets: Dr. Daniel Nour Inspires with Street Side Medics Story

Old Boy Dr Daniel Nour (’13), founder of Street Side Medics and 2022 Young Australian of the Year, returned to Trinity last week to deliver an address at our Quad Assembly. His inspiring message reflected on his personal journey and the values that continue to drive his mission to serve Australia’s most vulnerable

Dr Nour was introduced by a group of students who recently led a fundraising initiative in support of Street Side Medics. Through a Krispy Kreme donut stall, they raised nearly $1,000, a gesture that speaks to the School’s culture of service and its commitment to making a meaningful impact in the community.

Dr. Nour, spoke passionately about the origins of Street Side Medics, a mobile medical service that delivers healthcare to people experiencing homelessness. What began as a response to a glaring gap in the healthcare system has grown into a multi-city operation, with vans providing essential services such as checkups, blood tests, and vaccinations across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and regional New South Wales.

“The simple essence was the fact that there were people suffering in silence across Australia,” Dr. Nour said. “As Trinitarians and as humans, we learn never to turn away from people who have lost their voice and failed to advocate for themselves.”

He shared two key lessons from his journey: the importance of giving back and the value of opportunity. “The best thing you can do for yourself, personally and professionally, is to contribute to those who are needy and less fortunate,” he said. “The currency of success is opportunity—opportunity for yourself and for others.”

Dr Nour’s visit encouraged students to reflect on how they might use their own experiences and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the world around them. His example demonstrated that making a difference doesn’t require waiting for the ‘right time’ it begins with a willingness to act.