MND/ALS Associations across the world recognise 21 June to raise awareness of the disease to the general public.
Significance of the date
June 21 is a solstice – a turning point – and each year the ALS/MND community undertake a range of activities to express their hope that this day will be another turning point in the search for cause, treatment and cure of ALS/MND.
Recognising the date and raising awareness
Across Perth and WA, major infrastructure and buildings will be lighting blue to help raise awareness and start conversations about MND.
MNDAWA Global Day Lunch
In recognition of Global MND Awareness Day, MNDAWA will host a lunch for clients and their guest in Perth and the South West.
PERTH
18 June 2025, 12pm – 2pm
Venue: Mt Lawley Golf Club
BUNBURY
20 June 2025, 12pm – 2pm
Venue: Treendale Farm Hotel
Invitations have been sent directly to clients. Please RSVP by Monday 9 June, noting which location you will attend, attendee names and dietary requirements Email admin@mndawa.asn.au or phone 08 6186 4133.
Lighting Blue
Venues and infrastructure across the country are lighting up blue on 21 June to show their support. In WA, look out for:
Perth metro area:
- Matagarup Bridge
- Mount Street Bridge
- Sky Ribbon (near Perth Airport)
- Joondalup Drive Bridge
- Northbridge Tunnel
- Elizabeth Quay
- Yagan Square
- Perth Bell Tower
- Council House
Regional
- Mandurah - Mandurah Bridge
- Geraldton - Queens Park Theatre
- Bunbury
- Marlston Hill Lookout
- Koombana Bay Footbridge
- Koombana Bay Foreshore
- Marlston Waterfront
- Guppy Park
- Navigators at the Koombana Drive roundabout
- Richmond Reserve
- Historic Arrol Crane at Jetty Road
- Koolambidi Woola (Bunbury’s youth precinct).