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Annual Giving
$1.0M

About

The Brown Nurses is an independent, nurse-led community nursing organisation providing in-home care, comfort and support to disadvantaged and marginalised people in the City of Sydney Local Government Area. Established in 2008 as an independent ministry of Our Lady's Nurses for the Poor, they serve individuals with chronic illnesses who are at risk of homelessness, offering person-centred healthcare with compassion and hope.

Tips for Applicants

As this is primarily a direct service provider rather than a traditional grantmaker, opportunities to partner or receive funding would need to align with their mission of providing in-home nursing care to disadvantaged populations in Sydney. Focus on demonstrating how any proposed program or funding would directly support their client-focused nursing services.

Giving Philosophy

The Brown Nurses operates on a mission of providing practical care to all who seek help without judgement or discrimination, driven by compassion and a sense of purpose. Their approach is person-centred, focusing on helping disadvantaged individuals maintain independence and remain connected to their local community.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1.1M$3.1M$3.0M
FY2022
$1.0M
$2.1M$4.2M$3.1M
FY2021
$986K$3.0M$2.8M
FY2020
$1.0M$2.7M$2.6M
FY2019
$803K$2.4M$2.2M
FY2018
$782K$2.3M$2.2M
FY2017
$733K$2.3M$2.1M
7yr total$1.0MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

healthcommunityaged-carehousing
Geographic
AU-NSW
Recipients
disadvantaged peoplemarginalised peoplepeople with chronic illnessespeople at risk of homelessnesselderly individualsinner city Sydney residents

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Funded by Our Lady's Nurses for the Poor with generous support from benefactors and donors. The organisation appears to be supported through charitable donations and potentially government funding for community health services.

Board & Leadership

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David McKee
director
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Gemma Rygate
director
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Rashnyl Prasad
board member
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Suzette Clark
board member
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 7 March 2026 (62 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (65 days ago)
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