Anthea Smith is a passionate MND advocate and full-time carer for her husband, Jason, who was diagnosed at 39 years old with motor neurone disease in 2017.
With a professional background in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and content development, she combines her skills and lifelong passion for connecting people with a deep personal commitment to improving the lives of those affected by MND.
Through her role in MND Australia’s Lived Experience Network and regular advocacy to state and federal decision-makers, Anthea works to ensure the voices of people living with and caring for someone with MND are heard in research, policy, and care decisions.
