Neale Daniher named 2025 Victorian Australian of the Year for motor neurone disease advocacy
abc.net.au — November 9, 2024, 01:02 AM UTC
Neale Daniher has been named the 2025 Victorian Australian of the Year for his efforts in raising awareness and funds for motor neurone disease (MND). The announcement was made at a ceremony in Melbourne, where he received a standing ovation. Daniher, diagnosed with MND in 2013, co-founded the FightMND charity and has raised millions for research and support. Despite his advanced illness, he continues to advocate for a cure. Alongside Daniher, other award recipients included Peter Brukner as the Senior Australian of the Year, Aishwarya Kansakar as the Young Australian of the Year, and Jasmine Hirst as the Local Hero for Victoria.