'Remarkable' Australian doctor and social enterprise founder dies aged 32
Nikhil Autar, a former NSW Young Australian of the Year and founder of medical social enterprises, has passed away at the age of 32. Diagnosed with leukaemia as a teenager, he dedicated his life to improving healthcare accessibility and developing low-cost medical devices. He is remembered for his compassion, determination, and commitment to helping others despite his own health challenges.
- ▪Nikhil Autar was diagnosed with leukaemia at 17, which fueled his desire to become a doctor.
- ▪He founded Knia Maps to improve accessibility at hospitals and public venues, and Bheem Health to provide affordable medical devices.
- ▪Autar co-founded Doctors Against Violence Towards Women after losing someone close to him to domestic violence.
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Former NSW Young Australian of the Year Nikhil Autar dies aged 32DBy Declan Bowring702 ABC SydneyTopic:CancerThu 21 May 2026 at 11:38amThu 21 May 2026 at 11:38amThu 21 May 2026 at 11:38amDr Autar always wanted to be a doctor, and an teenage diagnosis of leukeamia only drove his desire more. (Supplied: Australian of the Year Awards)In short:Former NSW Young Australian of the Year and medical social enterprise founder Nikhil Autar has died aged 32. He founded an accessibility maps app and medical products, all while having many health challenges. Dr Autar is being remembered as a determined and compassionate person.
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