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It is with deep sadness that The Florey mourns the passing of FightMND co-founder and former Australian of the Year, Neale Daniher AO.

Neale was an extraordinary ambassador and tireless advocate in the fight against “the Beast” that is motor neurone disease, which he courageously lived with for more than a decade.

Through his powerful advocacy work, Neale helped to raise millions of dollars for researchers in Australia and around the world working to find a cure for MND.

“Neale’s advocacy and relentless determination have mobilised the nation. It is this powerful combination of advocacy and hope founded in research that will stand as Neale’s enduring gift,” Florey Executive Director Professor Peter van Wijngaarden said.

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🎉CELEBRATING A MAJOR MILESTONE IN BRAIN HEALTH🎉

✨ 🧠 AEP AWARDED $30M TO TRANSFORM BRAIN HEALTH IN AUSTRALIA 🧠✨

The AEP are thrilled to announce we have received an additional $30 million through the MRFF to expand its groundbreaking brain health platform across the Australian health system. Using AI-powered technology that combines advanced MRI, genetics and cognitive testing, the AEP is establishing a national standard of care for epilepsy, helping Australians access faster diagnosis, more personalised treatment, and better long-term outcomes.

Most importantly, we are already seeing real impact for people living with epilepsy, and our team is incredibly proud of what has been achieved so far. This funding is a real step forward for people living with epilepsy and will allow us to help many more individuals and families across Australia in the years ahead.

This funding will enable the AEP to:
• Expand access to advanced diagnostics and specialist expertise across more hospitals and clinics nationally
• Scale precision epilepsy care across Australia
• Develop future solutions for neurological and mental health conditions beyond epilepsy
• Accelerate commercialisation and international expansion of Australian-developed health technology

Chief Investigator, Prof. Graeme Jackson said:
“The Australian Epilepsy Project has successfully established a high standard of care for epilepsy, bringing advanced research to clinical impact in a platform model that connects patients with their doctors and ongoing research.”

Executive Lead, Anton de Weger said:
“Securing this four-year federal investment allows us to move from a frontier clinical project to an established translation platform.”

“Scaling AI-enabled digital care pathways requires a multidisciplinary team spanning deep neurological science, startup and commercial acumen, clinical expertise, lived experience, data science and engineering.”

“This grant provides the precise runway needed to build innovative, regulated, automated tools that scale impact and change the standard of care for brain health, proving Australia can lead the world in health-tech commercialisation.”

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It’s been wonderful working with Melbourne artist Antoinette Ferwerda (@AntoinetteFerwerda), who is generously raising funds for The Florey through the sale of her latest artwork, ‘Dreamscape’.

The Florey’s brain research aims to help improve the lives of people like Antoinette’s art assistant, Evania Klintberg, who is a young stroke survivor.

🔗 Read more about Antoinette and Evania, and the generous art gift created to support our brain and mental health research at the link in our bio.

Hitting the headlines: The Florey’s Professor Anne-Louise Ponsonby in last weekend’s Sunday Age 📰

In the article, Professor Ponsonby explains the role individuals and governments play in reducing exposure to plastic-related chemicals.

“People can do something, sure,” says Ponsonby. “But governments are incorrect to put all the onus on individuals. Because we can’t control the plastic in the clothes we wear, or in the air.”

🔗 Read the full story via the link in our bio

It was a privilege to welcome @oxford_uni Vice-Chancellor and neuroscientist Professor Irene Tracey to The Florey earlier this week.

Professor Tracey is one of the world’s leading experts in pain and consciousness research.

She met with members of our leadership team, including Professor Peter van Wijngaarden, Professor Clare Parish and Associate Professor Jess Nithianantharajah, to learn about the work of The Florey and tour some of our labs 🧠

We’re delighted to share ‘Dreamscape’, a large-scale, mixed media painting by Melbourne artist Antoinette Ferwerda, which is being generously auctioned off to help raise funds for The Florey.

“It’s very important for me to offer this artwork as something that will assist The Florey in its endeavours across all sorts of brain research,” Antoinette says.

Drawing on her fascination with the brain, the painting – which stands at almost 1.8m tall and 2.4m wide – represents brain activity during sleep, Antoinette says.

All proceeds from its sale will go directly to supporting vital brain research at The Florey 🧠

🔗 To bid on the artwork or learn more about it, visit the link in our bio

Thank you @antoinetteferwerda for this generous gift and for the opportunity it creates to support life-changing research.

The Florey is leading the way in advancing our understanding of the brain – and 2025 was one of our biggest years yet 🧠

Discover inspiring stories and learn how Florey researchers are working to improve the lives of people affected by brain and mental health conditions in our 2025 Annual Report.

🔗 Read or download the full report via the link in our bio

The Florey is leading the way in advancing our understanding of the brain – and 2025 was one of our biggest years yet 🧠

Discover inspiring stories and learn how Florey researchers are working to improve the lives of people affected by brain and mental health conditions in our 2025 Annual Report.

🔗 Read or download the full report via the link in our bio

The Florey is leading the way in advancing our understanding of the brain – and 2025 was one of our biggest years yet 🧠

Discover inspiring stories and learn how Florey researchers are working to improve the lives of people affected by brain and mental health conditions in our 2025 Annual Report.

🔗 Read or download the full report via the link in our bio

The Florey is leading the way in advancing our understanding of the brain – and 2025 was one of our biggest years yet 🧠

Discover inspiring stories and learn how Florey researchers are working to improve the lives of people affected by brain and mental health conditions in our 2025 Annual Report.

🔗 Read or download the full report via the link in our bio

The Florey is leading the way in advancing our understanding of the brain – and 2025 was one of our biggest years yet 🧠

Discover inspiring stories and learn how Florey researchers are working to improve the lives of people affected by brain and mental health conditions in our 2025 Annual Report.

🔗 Read or download the full report via the link in our bio

The Florey is leading the way in advancing our understanding of the brain – and 2025 was one of our biggest years yet 🧠

Discover inspiring stories and learn how Florey researchers are working to improve the lives of people affected by brain and mental health conditions in our 2025 Annual Report.

🔗 Read or download the full report via the link in our bio

The Florey is leading the way in advancing our understanding of the brain – and 2025 was one of our biggest years yet 🧠

Discover inspiring stories and learn how Florey researchers are working to improve the lives of people affected by brain and mental health conditions in our 2025 Annual Report.

🔗 Read or download the full report via the link in our bio

The Florey is leading the way in advancing our understanding of the brain – and 2025 was one of our biggest years yet 🧠

Discover inspiring stories and learn how Florey researchers are working to improve the lives of people affected by brain and mental health conditions in our 2025 Annual Report.

🔗 Read or download the full report via the link in our bio

What a way to kick things off at Princes Park 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

On Saturday, our incredible community came together to launch the @conquercancer.au world-record relay attempt and the energy was amazing!

Olympic medallist, @jemimamontag, kicked things off, completing the first lap followed by the Lord Mayor @nickreecemelbourne and Camp Quality Ambassadors @christianlwelch and @leeroyelliott.

We were also joined by an incredible lineup of leaders including @cr_nat_abboud_pentridge_ @alex.makin.au @crmelinasehr @davidsouthwickmp
@warren.pickering.onenation.vic and @senator.michelle showing just how powerful community support can be ✨

This month-long relay, founded by Peter Christen and @bjeffery, is aiming to cover 6,500km while fundraising for Camp Quality and @theflorey 💛

Thank you @channel9 for coming down to support ☀️

Drawing on her fascination with the human brain, Melbourne artist and gallery director Antoinette Ferwerda has created a stunning painting that is being auctioned off to support Florey research.

“It’s very important for me to offer this artwork as something that will assist The Florey in its endeavours across all sorts of brain research,” Antoinette says.

Thank you @antoinetteferwerda for this generous gift and for the opportunity it creates to support life-changing research 🧠

The Australian Stroke Clinical Registry (AuSCR), run by The Florey, tracks stroke care to ensure hospital patients are receiving timely and effective treatment.

AuSCR’s latest report reveals patients with stroke are receiving clot-busting treatment six minutes earlier than the previous year, but most hospitals are not meeting the recommended target time.

🔗 Read more via the link in our bio

The Australian Stroke Clinical Registry (AuSCR), run by The Florey, tracks stroke care to ensure hospital patients are receiving timely and effective treatment.

AuSCR’s latest report reveals patients with stroke are receiving clot-busting treatment six minutes earlier than the previous year, but most hospitals are not meeting the recommended target time.

🔗 Read more via the link in our bio

The Australian Stroke Clinical Registry (AuSCR), run by The Florey, tracks stroke care to ensure hospital patients are receiving timely and effective treatment.

AuSCR’s latest report reveals patients with stroke are receiving clot-busting treatment six minutes earlier than the previous year, but most hospitals are not meeting the recommended target time.

🔗 Read more via the link in our bio

The Australian Stroke Clinical Registry (AuSCR), run by The Florey, tracks stroke care to ensure hospital patients are receiving timely and effective treatment.

AuSCR’s latest report reveals patients with stroke are receiving clot-busting treatment six minutes earlier than the previous year, but most hospitals are not meeting the recommended target time.

🔗 Read more via the link in our bio

The Australian Stroke Clinical Registry (AuSCR), run by The Florey, tracks stroke care to ensure hospital patients are receiving timely and effective treatment.

AuSCR’s latest report reveals patients with stroke are receiving clot-busting treatment six minutes earlier than the previous year, but most hospitals are not meeting the recommended target time.

🔗 Read more via the link in our bio

The Australian Stroke Clinical Registry (AuSCR), run by The Florey, tracks stroke care to ensure hospital patients are receiving timely and effective treatment.

AuSCR’s latest report reveals patients with stroke are receiving clot-busting treatment six minutes earlier than the previous year, but most hospitals are not meeting the recommended target time.

🔗 Read more via the link in our bio

The Australian Stroke Clinical Registry (AuSCR), run by The Florey, tracks stroke care to ensure hospital patients are receiving timely and effective treatment.

AuSCR’s latest report reveals patients with stroke are receiving clot-busting treatment six minutes earlier than the previous year, but most hospitals are not meeting the recommended target time.

🔗 Read more via the link in our bio

The Australian Stroke Clinical Registry (AuSCR), run by The Florey, tracks stroke care to ensure hospital patients are receiving timely and effective treatment.

AuSCR’s latest report reveals patients with stroke are receiving clot-busting treatment six minutes earlier than the previous year, but most hospitals are not meeting the recommended target time.

🔗 Read more via the link in our bio

The Florey is excited to be partnering with Melbourne artist and gallery director Antoinette Ferwerda, whose latest work is being generously auctioned off to raise vital funds for brain research.

More details to come ✨

Scientists at The Florey have contributed to international research that has uncovered new genetic insights that could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of certain types of epilepsy 🧠

🔗 Read more via the link in our bio

Scientists at The Florey have contributed to international research that has uncovered new genetic insights that could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of certain types of epilepsy 🧠

🔗 Read more via the link in our bio

Scientists at The Florey have contributed to international research that has uncovered new genetic insights that could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of certain types of epilepsy 🧠

🔗 Read more via the link in our bio

Scientists at The Florey have contributed to international research that has uncovered new genetic insights that could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of certain types of epilepsy 🧠

🔗 Read more via the link in our bio

Scientists at The Florey have contributed to international research that has uncovered new genetic insights that could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of certain types of epilepsy 🧠

🔗 Read more via the link in our bio

Scientists at The Florey have contributed to international research that has uncovered new genetic insights that could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of certain types of epilepsy 🧠

🔗 Read more via the link in our bio

Scientists at The Florey have contributed to international research that has uncovered new genetic insights that could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of certain types of epilepsy 🧠

🔗 Read more via the link in our bio

Scientists at The Florey have contributed to international research that has uncovered new genetic insights that could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of certain types of epilepsy 🧠

🔗 Read more via the link in our bio

Scientists at The Florey have contributed to international research that has uncovered new genetic insights that could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of certain types of epilepsy 🧠

🔗 Read more via the link in our bio

Scientists at The Florey have contributed to international research that has uncovered new genetic insights that could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of certain types of epilepsy 🧠

🔗 Read more via the link in our bio