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The Australasian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment (ASSBI) is a multidisciplinary society dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with brain‐related conditions and their support networks


Vale Mr Nick Rushworth

Nick Rushworth

ASSBI was deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Nick Rushworth, the Executive Officer of Brain Injury Australia (BIA). ASSBI have worked closely with BIA over many years to improve the lives of people with brain injury in Australia. Not only was he an incredible advocate who worked tirelessly to lift up the voices of people with lived experience of brain injury, he was one of those very special humans who touched the lives of a countless number of individuals, families and communities. He gave memorable speeches at ASSBI conferences encouraging clinicians to understand the person, not just the brain injury – which continues to impact brain injury rehabilitation practice. His work carries a lasting legacy, including the recent establishment of ASSBI’s lived experience subcommittee. ASSBI will dedicate the Lived Experience Award to Nick in honour of his memory at our conference in May.

Our sincere condolences to Nick’s family and friends.

On behalf of the ASSBI Committee

Details for the Funeral of Mr Nick Rushworth:
DATE: Thursday 12th Feb 2026
TIME: 10:30AM
VENUE: Christ Church St Lawrence, George St, Haymarket Sydney.

The service will also be livestreamed. Please check the BIA website in the coming days for details of this.

ASSBI encompasses all conditions impacting the brain across the lifespan and the understanding, prevention, management and treatment of, and recovery from, those conditions.
The Society was established in 1978 and incorporated as an association in Victoria in 1986.

Our Purpose

Improve the lives of people with conditions impacting the brain and their support networks


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Support maintenance and innovations in knowledge and practice to provide the best possible treatment and care


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Support professional development, cross-disciplinary engagement, and strengthen the voice of lived experience

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