Endo campaigner Brett Hinton dies in a freak workplace accident

News.com.au

2 days ago

An Aussie tradie who was a tireless endometriosis campaigner has tragically died in a serious workplace accident.
On Thursday, 22 May 2025, Brett Hinton, a distribution line worker for Ausgrid, died in a freak accident in Sydney's east while operating a cherry picker near powerlines during the Sydney storms.
Emergency services were called to the scene after receiving reports that the 47-year-old had been seriously injured.
He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in a critical condition and subsequently died.
A GoFundMe page was created at the request of Mr Hinton's colleagues to support his partner during this difficult time.
'Brett was a dedicated and highly respected Distribution Lineworker at Ausgrid, where he served with skill and commitment for over 13 years,' the GoFundMe page read.
'His professionalism, warmth, and unwavering work ethic left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.'
Mr Hinton was also a passionate advocate for women's health and an ally in the fight against endometriosis.
In the final year of his life, he became an unexpected but powerful voice in the endometriosis community.
After witnessing his partner's experience with the debilitating condition, he took it upon himself to help other men understand what living with endo truly means.
Mr Hinton became a passionate ambassador, writing a now widely shared opinion piece encouraging other men to #ManUpForEndo.
'I'm not an emotional bloke, but when I heard Marty Sheargold say on air that 'endometriosis is made up', I saw red,' the article began.
He went on to discuss how comments like that perpetuate the stigma, cause women to feel dismissed, and hinder genuine change from occurring.
He called upon Aussies to educate themselves on the condition, which one in seven women in Australia have, and particularly urged men to 'Stop brushing off women's pain'.
His story was picked up by the Today Show, and he did scores of radio interviews across Australia.
After the devastating news broke, his community took to social media platforms to share their condolences.
'His bravery, empathy and willingness to speak up made him a brilliant and authentic ally for women everywhere living with this invisible illness,' one said.
'Let's honour Brett's legacy by continuing the important work he so boldly championed.'
'This is the most devastating news ever. Brett Hinton was such an amazing friend and father and his loss is immeasurable. May he rest eternally in peace and his family and loved ones somehow heal from this tragedy,' a woman wrote.