The Tom Bowen Legacy Trust Fund
The Tom Bowen Legacy Trust Fund (TBLTF) was established in 2003 and is jointly administered by the Bowen Therapy Federation of Australasia and the Bowen Association of Australia.
It honours Tom Bowen's legacy by helping children living with a disability with the donation of electronic, communication and mobility aids.
The fund is supported wholly by donations from Bowen practitioners and members of the public. With volunteer administration, 100 percent of donations support the purchasing of equipment to improve the lives of disadvantaged children.
Tom Bowen’s own granddaughter lived with a disability, and sadly died at an early age. In her memory, Tom ran a free clinic for children living with disabilities, twice a month on Saturday mornings. Under his care and guidance, many children had an improved quality of life. Tom devoted his life to the children, who often called him ‘Uncle Tom’.
Aims of the Tom Bowen Legacy Trust Fund
⭐ To provide an ongoing source of funds for gifts that will improve the quality of life of children with disabilities.
⭐ To promote public awareness of Tom Bowen's work in treating individuals with disabilities.
⭐ To provide a model for similar organisations in other countries where Tom Bowen's work is practiced.
Criteria for selection
⭐ The child must be of school age (16 years and under), and must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident.
⭐ The child's family are not eligible to receive equipment through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
⭐ The child's family agrees to allow a short video or photo and a story of the child to be presented at the association’s AGM and/or conference.
⭐ The child's family may wish to agree to a photo to be placed on the TBLTF Facebook page and/ or in the BTFA newsletter to help raise awareness of the TBLTF.
To nominate a child to be a TBLTF recipient, please download a nomination form here.
