Discomfort is the price of admission to a meaningful life.
Dr Daniel Nour is a doctor, innovator and social entrepreneur transforming healthcare access in Australia. As the Founder of Street Side Medics, Daniel leads a national not-for-profit delivering mobile medical care to people experiencing homelessness, bridging critical gaps in the healthcare system.
A first-generation Australian with Egyptian heritage, Daniel’s journey reflects resilience, purpose and a commitment to service. After studying medicine at James Cook University and training in cardiology research both locally and internationally, he was moved to act after witnessing a medical emergency on the streets of London. That moment sparked the creation of Street Side Medics, now an award-winning initiative operating mobile medical clinics in Sydney and Melbourne, with plans underway for further national expansion.
Daniel’s leadership has seen Street Side Medics grow from a single idea to a national movement, backed by hundreds of volunteers and significant government support. His ability to combine clinical excellence with grassroots action earned him the title of Young Australian of the Year in 2022.
In 2023, Daniel became the first Australian to receive the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award, accepting the Spirituality Award for his work with Street Side Medics.
As a Speaker, Daniel shares powerful lessons on leadership, resilience, purpose and creating lasting impact. His keynotes are engaging, heartfelt, and practical, inspiring audiences to think differently about what it takes to lead, innovate, and drive change in complex environments.
Whether speaking to corporate leaders, government agencies or community groups, Daniel leaves audiences with a renewed sense of what is possible when passion meets action.
Talking Points
Building Street Side Medics: Leadership Lessons from the Ground Up
What began as a single outreach van is now a national service delivering healthcare to people experiencing homelessness across Australia. In this keynote, Dr Daniel Nour shares the journey of founding Street Side Medics and the leadership lessons learned along the way. From influencing stakeholders to managing volunteers and scaling nationally, this is a powerful story of values-led leadership and practical action.Building Street Side Medics: Leadership Lessons from the Ground Up
Key Takeaways:
- How to lead and grow an initiative without waiting for permission
- Lessons in persuasion, resilience and mobilising support
- A practical look at building and sustaining impact with limited resources
Leading with Purpose: Turning Adversity into Action
As a young Australian from a migrant background, Daniel often felt like he didn’t fit. That sense of disconnection became the foundation for a deep sense of purpose. In this keynote, he explores how lived experience can become a leadership advantage and how adversity can fuel clarity, conviction and meaningful action.Leading with Purpose: Turning Adversity into Action
Key Takeaways:
- How to turn challenges into clarity and purpose
- The value of authenticity and personal story in leadership
- Encouragement for individuals who feel like outsiders to step up and lead
Systems Are Slow. Leadership Can’t Be.
Daniel has seen the gaps in healthcare and the frustration that comes with waiting for systems to change. Rather than accept the status quo, he created a solution. This keynote is a practical call to action for leaders across sectors to use initiative, empathy and values to solve problems without waiting for permission.Systems Are Slow. Leadership Can’t Be.
Key Takeaways:
- How to lead from outside the system and still create lasting change
- A framework for taking action when permission or policy is lacking
- Real-world examples of values-led leadership and problem solving
Legacy Over Ego: Leadership That Builds Teams, Not Empires
Dr Daniel Nour believes leadership is not about being the face of success but about building teams, empowering others and creating something that lasts. In this keynote, he shares how Street Side Medics and other initiatives have thrived by focusing on shared ownership, collaboration and long-term impact.Legacy Over Ego: Leadership That Builds Teams, Not Empires
Key Takeaways:
- How to lead with long-term impact rather than personal credit
- Practical ways to build strong, values-aligned teams
- Why letting go of control can strengthen your organisation’s future
Leadership Under 30: What Experience Can’t Teach You
At just 24, Daniel launched Street Side Medics while still finding his feet as a leader. In this keynote, he shares what early leadership really looks like, including building credibility, overcoming self-doubt and navigating leadership without a blueprint. This session is ideal for emerging leaders and the organisations supporting them.Leadership Under 30: What Experience Can’t Teach You
Key Takeaways:
- What early leaders need to succeed beyond technical skill
- Strategies for leading with confidence, integrity and clarity
- How to create influence when you’re not the most experienced in the room
Video
Dr Daniel Nour | Street Side Medics Overview
Street Side Medics is a not-for-profit organization that provides a mobile GP-led medical service to people who are vulnerable or experiencing homelessness in NSW. It is a joy to see our patients make such progress and we continue to be humbled by the support of our volunteers and partners who enable us to continue offering primary healthcare to those in the community who are most vulnerable.Dr Daniel Nour Founder of Street Side Medics
Identifying a gap in the healthcare of vulnerable people in New South Wales, Dr. Daniel Nour founded Street Side Medics in August 2020. It's a not-for-profit, GP-led mobile medical service for people experiencing homelessness. Despite working full-time at Royal North Shore Hospital, Daniel has rarely missed a clinic across the four sites since Street Side Medics launched. He volunteers his afternoons to ensure the clinics are run smoothly and patients are receiving the care they deserve. With his leadership and social consciousness, Daniel is committed to making a real difference in the lives of many Australians. He's also making significant improvements to society.ABC Australia | 2022 Young Australian of the Year: Dr Daniel Nour
After learning about the barriers limiting access to healthcare across NSW, Daniel created Street Side Medics, a mobile medical service dedicated to those experiencing homelessness. "We started in July 2020 with two volunteers, and we've grown the team now to 220 volunteers with two vans and have served over 500 patients." Despite working full time at Royal North Shore Hospital, Daniel spends his afternoons volunteering to ensure the clinics are run smoothly and patients are receiving the care they deserve.2022 Young Australian of the Year Speech | Dr Daniel Nour
Identifying a gap in the healthcare of vulnerable people in New South Wales, Dr. Daniel Nour founded Street Side Medics in August 2020. It's a not-for-profit, GP-led mobile medical service for people experiencing homelessness. Despite working full-time at Royal North Shore Hospital, Daniel has rarely missed a clinic across the four sites since Street Side Medics launched. He volunteers his afternoons to ensure the clinics are run smoothly and patients are receiving the care they deserve. With his leadership and social consciousness, Daniel is committed to making a real difference in the lives of many Australians. He's also making significant improvements to society.Audio
Excellent speaker with an inspirational story to tell. All attendees were engaged and motivated by what Daniel has achieved at such a young age. Daniel's presentation was entertaining, amusi ... keep reading Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ)
Thank you once again! We sent a survey to our attendees, and Daniel's session was the highest-ranked session for the entire conference—everyone found him captivating and inspiring!
Dr Daniel Nour presented an incredible keynote at our conference. Both engaging and inspirational, his talk drew a huge crowd - especially impressive considering this was a Sunday afternoon session!
Our conference closed with an inspiring (and at times hilarious) presentation from 2022 Young Australian of the Year, Dr Daniel Nour, who recounted his journey to founding Street Side Medics, the mobile medical van bridging the gap between homelessness and the healthcare system. Daniel's message was, 'if an idea is worth doing, try it.'
Daniel was amazing, the event we were running was for students from all verticals (design, health, business, education & hospitality). We were a little nervous getting started that the keynote messaging may be more relevant to the health students however this wasn't the case and the session spoke to everyone. Daniel delivered a fantastic and relatable keynote for all our students and staff and the session had heaps of engagement from our live, online and interstate audiences which is amazing and uncommon. Huge thank you to Dr. Nour for being an amazing kick-off to the event and events on campus. We very much look forward to collaborating with him and Street Side Medics more in the future.
Dr Nour is an engaging speaker who knows his topic area. Everyone was on the edge of their seat absorbing everything he was saying. We can totally understand why he is the Young Australian of the Year.
Daniel was professional and well presented. His presentation was moving and humorous. The room loved his story and he was the perfect speaker for our conference.
Dr Nour was a fantastic speaker! He was very engaging and inspirational. We had some really positive feedback from our audience as well.
