Neale Daniher named Australian of the Year 2025

Published: January 2025

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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