The 2025 Australian of the Year is, a former AFL player and coach who co-founded charity FightMND, which aims to find a cure for motor neurone disease (MND).
Daniher was diagnosed with MND in 2013. The disease’s average life expectancy is three years. FightMND has invested over $115 million into research for a cure.
“I call it a beast of a disease… having no hope is devastating. We wanted to change that narrative,” Daniher said.
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Anycitizen who will be at least 16 on the day of the awards is eligible for the award, other than currently sitting politicians. You can’t submit an application for yourself.
State and territory selection panels review applications and choose nominees based on their “contribution to the Australian community” and “excellence in their field”.
The National Australia Day Council makes the final decision.
