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flag Former ABC journalist Nick Rushworth, a brain injury advocate, died at 61 while organizing Australia’s 10th Brain Injury Conference.

flag Nick Rushworth, a former ABC journalist, became a leading advocate for brain injury survivors after a 1996 bicycle accident left him with severe trauma. flag Despite being told he lost 30 IQ points and couldn’t return to work, he transformed Brain Injury Australia into the nation’s top advocacy group. flag He pushed for no-fault insurance under the NDIS, raised awareness about brain injuries in women affected by domestic violence, and highlighted risks in sports and military service. flag A researcher and policy influencer, he contributed to national initiatives and was organizing the 10th Australian Brain Injury Conference when he died unexpectedly on January 27, 2026, at age 61. flag Colleagues remember him as a visionary leader, mentor, and devoted father.

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