Applications invited for 2021 Round 1 funding
Monday, December 7th, 2020
The James Macready-Bryan (JMB) Foundation will receive applications until 30 April 2021 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 »
Carey ladies contribute to the cause with a special online fundraising evening
Monday, December 7th, 2020
This year the Ladies Fundraising event ran online, and we are delighted to report the event raised more than $3,500 for JMBF. It’s the third time this special event has been held, and we thank everyone for their contribution – in particular, Titilayo Adetunji, Maggie Bassily and Sofie Carfi as the organisers. Despite the setbacks… Read more »
Monday, December 7th, 2020
Dear Supporters, I hope you and your families are well. 2020 has been a challenging year for all but the JMB Foundation continues to provide financial assistance to those people who apply through our bi-annual grant system. The money they receive helps pay for care needs such as extra therapy hours, special equipment, home modifications… Read more »
Monday, December 7th, 2020
This year, through your generous support, JMB Foundation has been able to help young people with an acquired brain injury live better lives. Here are some of JMB Foundation’s community stories. Helping Sam gain more independence 11-year-old Sam Moloney lives at home in Rutherglen, Victoria with his family. He received funding from the JMB Foundation… Read more »
Letter from Di Rule, the Chair
Friday, November 13th, 2020
Dear Supporters, I hope you and your families are well. 2020 has been a challenging year for all but the JMB Foundation continues to provide financial assistance to those people who apply through our bi-annual grant system. The money they receive helps pay for care needs such as extra therapy hours, special equipment, home modifications… Read more »
Applications invited for 2020 Round 2 funding
Saturday, June 13th, 2020
The James Macready-Bryan (JMB) Foundation will receive applications until 31 October 2020 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 »
Saturday, June 13th, 2020
It’s that time again … receipts, filing, and a desk full of paperwork! If this is the time of year when you also consider a contribution to one of your favourite causes, we would ask you to think about the work of the JMB Foundation. Generous donations such as yours allowed us to provide more… Read more »
Living in lockdown with an ABI: a letter from Robyn Brewin
Saturday, June 13th, 2020
Hi everyone I am writing this to let you know how James is and what has been happening in his life lately. Living in the new Covid-19 world is challenging for everyone and it is particularly difficult for those with profound disabilities such as James and all the people he lives with in his shared… Read more »
Saturday, June 13th, 2020
John is a litigation lawyer at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers and has been friends with James since they started year 7 together at Carey Grammar in 1999. He is a former director and treasurer of Step Back Think, an organisation closely aligned with the JMB Foundation, and brings to the Foundation his experience in institutional and… Read more »
Helping Damian achieve his goals
Saturday, June 13th, 2020
In late 2017, then 24-year-old Damian had a motorbike accident while travelling in India, which resulted in an acquired brain injury. Damian initially received life saving surgery in India before being transported to an Australian hospital for further surgery and rehabilitation over the next 8 months. He currently lives at home with his parents Terry… Read more »
Sunday, December 8th, 2019
We have been introducing our important members over the past few issues, and now we’d like you to meet our Communications Manager, Paulina Mahoney. Paulina is a communications professional with a background spanning education, publications, and the arts. She joined us in April 2017, bringing her organisational skills and media and communications experience to the… Read more »
Thursday, December 5th, 2019
With just a few weeks until Christmas, we hope you and your family will be enjoying all the happiness and fun this time of year brings, and making the most of time to spend with your loved ones.