Why older Australians with MND are considering early euthanasia (opens original article in a new tab)

Older Australians with motor neurone disease (MND) face financial hardship and consider early euthanasia due to limited aged care funding, as they are ineligible for the NDIS. The government has introduced fast-tracked funding, but advocates argue it remains inadequate.

• Older Australians with MND are ineligible for NDIS and face financial strain due to limited aged care funding.
• Many consider early euthanasia due to high care costs and inadequate support from the aged care system.
• Government has introduced fast-tracked funding for MND patients over 65, but critics argue it remains insufficient.