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A Christmas Message from Robyn Brewin
Wednesday, December 14th, 2022
Wishing everyone a happy Christmas and a restorative Holiday season with family, loved ones and friends. Thank you to all the fabulous supporters who donate and volunteer year after year, you are amazingly generous. James and I wish for a New Year full of peace where no human has to endure war or violence of… Read more »
2022 Carey Ladies Night an outstanding success
Wednesday, December 14th, 2022
Wednesday, December 14th, 2022
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 »
Carey Market Day Stall Fundraiser
Sunday, June 26th, 2022
Thursday, June 23rd, 2022
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 »
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 »
Applications Invited for 2023 Round 1 Funding
Sunday, December 5th, 2021
The James Macready-Bryan (JMB) Foundation will receive applications until 30 April 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 »
Helping Nigel live more independently
Sunday, December 5th, 2021
In 2004 Nigel was 32 years old and camping on the remote West coast of Tasmania. He pulled up at the town service station and collapsed dead. The attendant called the town nurse who attended and was remarkably able to resuscitate Nigel and keep him breathing until an air ambulance arrived. Nigel had experienced a… Read more »
Wednesday, June 9th, 2021
The talented artist Isabel Koslowsky kindly donated Before the Fire in JMBF’s first art auction. Held on Instagram the painting’s auction was shared, and the winner announced, on May 23rd. The winner Clare Shiell and the artist, Isabel have long been supporters of JMBF and were delighted to be involved in this first for JMBF.
2021 JMB Cup brings sunshine and a crowd
Wednesday, June 9th, 2021