This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact The Epoch Times Reprints.
A moments silence is held in memory of Neale Daniher during the 2026 AFL Round 12 match between the Carlton Blues and the Geelong Cats at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia on May 29, 2026. Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images
Motor neurone disease (MND) is a relentless condition that affects about 1 in 300 Australians and gradually takes away the ability to walk, speak, swallow, and eventually breathe.
For Australians diagnosed later in life, MND Australia explains why the government’s latest changes to aged care access can help those who “don’t have time” to wait.