A new-found freedom for Sam

Wednesday, December 14th, 2022

Sam Ford was an 18-year-old victim of an unprovoked, alcohol-fuelled assault that left him with an acquired brain injury back in 2009.  His initial prognosis was poor, wit h doctors believing he would probably never leave hospital.  Sam proved them wrong, and now lives at home with his family in regional New South Wales.  Living… Read more »

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Helping Salote get more out of life

Thursday, June 23rd, 2022

Salote Talanoa was just three years old when she was sadly struck by a car and suffered a traumatic brain injury.  36 years on, she is living in a Specialist Disability Accommodation funded apartment for people with high physical needs, where she has on-site support for personal care and domestic activities, as well as overnight… Read more »

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A Mother’s Day letter from Robyn Brewin

Wednesday, May 4th, 2022

HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY EVERYONE What a big year for the Macready-Bryan’s as we have welcomed into the world little Maddie Macready-Bryan, the daughter of James’ brother Tom and his wife Emily. She is now almost one and she has brought so much joy into our world. Staying with us at the moment on holiday from… Read more »

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Melbourne Marathon Oct 2nd

Wednesday, April 13th, 2022

2022 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival will be with us again, this year Sunday, Oct 2nd. This is your chance to support JMB Foundation who are running for those who can’t. Many have been running every year since JMBF was founded, and plenty more have joined the JMBF team along the way. We are hugely grateful for the… Read more »

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Applications Invited for 2024 Round 1 Funding

Sunday, December 5th, 2021

The James Macready-Bryan (JMB) Foundation will receive applications until 31 October 2023 for the next round of funding for eligible young people with an acquired brain injury, to support their specific needs. Why have an applications process? The JMB Foundation was formed in 2007 by parents known to the family of James Macready-Bryan – JMB…. Read more »

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Melbourne Marathon Sunday, October 2nd

Sunday, December 5th, 2021

2021 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival will be with us again, this year DEc 11 and 12th. This is your chance to support JMB Foundation who are running for those who can’t. Many have been running every year since JMBF was founded, and plenty more have joined the JMBF team along the way. We are hugely grateful for… Read more »

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2021 Living with an ABI: a letter from Robyn Brewin

Sunday, December 5th, 2021

It’s been another tough year for everyone. Many of us have been unable to have face-to-face contact with our families, loved ones and friends. Remote education and working from home have meant challenges. We have been worried about our own health, our health care system and the unrest and violence seen in a small but… Read more »

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