26/05/2026
Vale Neale Daniher AO.
Neale Daniher was one of Australia's most fearless advocates, a man who faced his diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and turned it into a movement that will outlast all of us.
As the founder of FightMND, he helped direct more than $117 million towards MND research. But beyond the numbers, he showed what it looks like to face a progressive neurological condition with courage, humour, and an unshakeable determination to make things better for all generations.
At Muscular Dystrophy Australia, we are proud to stand alongside the broader neuromuscular and neurological community in honouring his legacy. His advocacy has raised the bar for all of us - and his example will continue to inspire the work we do every day for people living with neuromuscular conditions across Australia.
Our deepest condolences to his family, his FightMND community, and everyone who loved him.
