PDA would like to congratulate Neale Daniher for being recognised as 2025 Australian of the Year.
PDA’s CEO, Jeremy Muir, extended his applause for Neale’s well deserved accolade. “PDA would like to acknowledge the outstanding work of Neale in his tireless work to find a cure for MND and raise awareness of motor neurone disease. Through his unfailing commitment and drive, he (along with his family, friends and the FightMND Foundation) has not only raised over $100 million dollars of funding to help find a cure for MND, but also highlights the issues that those living with MND and their families face every day. Congratulations Neale.”
PDA would also like to congratulate Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett for being recognised as 2025 Senior Australian of the Year for his dedication providing children around the world with life-changing wheelchairs.
“For those of us who use a wheelchair for our everyday mobility, we understand the importance of having access to the right equipment and applaud Brother Thomas for his efforts in providing over 60,000 custom-built wheelchairs to children in over 80 countries. This life changing program will provide ongoing, meaningful and immeasurable opportunities for years to come. Congratulations Brother Thomas.”
A big congratulations also to the many individuals recognised in the Australia Day Honours List, particularly those working to make a difference within our country’s disability community.
We thank you for your efforts and commitment.
Thank you to Australian of the Year Awards/Australia National Day Council for allowing us to use their photographs (https://australianoftheyear.org.au/recipients).