Who transformed Brain Injury Australia into a leading advocacy group?

A former journalist who sustained a brain injury transformed Brain Injury Australia into the country's preeminent advocacy organization.

What key policy did the brain injury advocate champion?

He championed the importance of a no-fault insurance scheme for brain-injured individuals within the NDIS.

What specific groups did the advocate support?

He supported women affected by domestic violence with brain injuries, veterans with combat-related injuries, and athletes at risk from sports.

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Brain Injury Survivor Becomes Advocate

11 Feb

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Summary

He transformed Brain Injury Australia into a leading advocacy group.
He championed a no-fault insurance scheme for NDIS.
He advocated for women with domestic violence-related brain injuries.

A former journalist, who was told he might lose 30 IQ points after a brain injury, defied predictions of a diminished future. Instead, he dedicated his life to advocating for those affected by brain injuries.

He volunteered at Brain Injury Australia, eventually becoming its executive officer in 2008. Under his leadership, the organization grew into Australia's foremost advocacy group for individuals with brain injuries.

His advocacy focused on critical areas, including pushing for a no-fault insurance scheme within the NDIS. He also brought attention to the specific challenges faced by women experiencing domestic violence and the risks associated with mild traumatic brain injuries in contact sports.