Experience

Allen & Unwin

• Australia
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Author

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Concussion has become one of the biggest issues in contact sports. Only in the past decade have the consequences of repeated head knocks become better understood. With the discovery of CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, in the brains of deceased footballers, it is now known the the onset of a form of dementia, caused by repeated concussions, can strike people as young as their thirties and forties. In 2020 I came out publicly as having had a diagnosis of early onset dementia and probable CTE. In ‘Concussion’ my wife and I tell our story with courage and candour. ‘A deeply moving and compelling tale of two people caught up in the consequences of repeated concussions - a tale so strong that it will help to change the whole nature of contact sports.’ - Peter FitzSimons



Australian CTE Biobank

• Public Health

• Ambassador

  • Jan 2021 - Present



Saxton Group

• Australia
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Speaker

  • Jul 2022 - Mar 2023

  Michael Lipman, born in England and raised in Sydney, played 10 rugby Test matches for England and was a professional footballer for Bristol and Bath before joining the Melbourne Rebels. At 40 years of age, he became the highest-profile retired rugby player to publicly disclose a diagnosis of early-onset dementia as a result of repeated concussions (over 30 in his lifetime.) Current Work: Since his diagnosis Michael has been on a mission to pioneer positive change for brain health in contact sport and bring awareness to sports-related dementia and neurodegenerative disease from repetitive head trauma. He is an Ambassador for Australian CTE Biobank, the first biobank in Australia to study those with traumatic encephalopathy syndrome and risk of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and a Group Leader for 'Concussion Connect' - a support group at Macquarie University for those suffering from repetitive head trauma. In 2022 Michael and his wife Frankie published their first book Concussion with Allen & Unwin, a mix of personal story and scientific inquiry, which chronicles their family’s journey with probable CTE and early onset dementia and explores the science of concussion. The book is a wake-up call to contact sports and to parents with children considering playing them. Michael shares his story with incredible courage and candour, detailing the reality of life with sports-related dementia, diving deeper than mood swings and memory lapses - his message is urgent, moving and important.



Pinot & Picasso Hunter Valley

• Hunter Valley

• Director

  • Jul 2020 - Jul 2022



Upstate

• Australia
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Executive

  • Feb 2019 - Jul 2020



Doyle Spillane Real Estate

• Northern Beaches

• Sales Executive

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2020

  Selling real estate in the area I grew up in is an extremely close passion of mine. - I love to steer prospective buyers in a direction that meets the right property to ensure their happiness, which driven by the lifestyle they wish to lead. - Meeting prospective buyers during the open for inspections, learning their specific search criteria and then helping them achieve their goals, is one of the amazing benefits of being a sales agent. - Working closely with vendors, and providing accurate buyer feedback to achieve the highest possible sale price, is what I love best. Buying & selling real estate is one of the largest investments anyone will make, and so I ensure that every transaction is treated with the utmost respect. Agent profile; https://www.realestate.com.au/agent/michael-lipman-1210519



Warringah Rugby Club

• Narrabeen

• First XV Assistant Coach

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2015



Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club

• Bondi, Woolarah

• First Grade Defensive Co-ordinator and Mentor

  • Mar 2013 - Nov 2013

  Appointed as the First Grade Defensive Co-ordinator involving; - Developing defensive systems - Tactical technician strategies and support - Game strategic planning, which the team adapts to - Culture building throughout the club and supporters - Mentor to all players at the club Appointed as the First Grade Defensive Co-ordinator involving; - Developing defensive systems - Tactical technician strategies and support - Game strategic planning, which the team adapts to - Culture building throughout the club and supporters - Mentor to all players at the club



Melbourne Rebels

• Australia
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Professional rugby player

  • Oct 2010 - Dec 2012



Bath Rugby

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Professional rugby player

  • Jul 2003 - Sep 2009



England Rugby Union

• Global

• Professional Rugby Player

  • Jun 2004 - Nov 2008



Bristol Rugby Club

• Professional rugby player

  • Sep 2001 - Jul 2003