MND Australia extends our heartfelt congratulations to Neale Daniher AO on being named Australian of the Year 2025.
Since his diagnosis with MND over a decade ago, Neale has been a tireless advocate, raising awareness and funding essential research to find a cure.
Neale's legacy within the Australian MND community is unmatched, offering hope to the over 2,600 Australians living with MND and their families.
His well-deserved recognition as Australian of the Year shines a spotlight on the urgent need for greater awareness of the devastating impact of MND and continued investment in research to uncover its causes, improve care, and develop new treatments.
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