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Thank you to the 275 respondents who completed the 2022 Mito Community Survey. Your input drives Mito Foundation’s work towards better outcomes for the mito community.

View the first in our series of deep-dive reports into the 2022 Mito Community Survey below.

The Mito Foundation is fortunate to work with incredible individuals who go the extra mile to support people with mito. Each year we recognise some of those whose exceptional efforts…

After two years as Chair of the foundation’s Scientific and Medical Advisory Panel (SMAP), Professor Carolyn Sue’s term has concluded. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Aleksandra…

After two years as Chair for the Mito Community Advisory Panel (MCAP), Mia Bell has chosen to pass the baton on and we are pleased to announce the appointment of Melinda Macauley as the…

Study’s recommendations for improvements to mito specialist health services Mitochondrial disease (mito) specialist services play a key role in diagnosing mito and formulating management plans for people impacted by mito.…

New National Mitochondrial Diagnostic Network A team of mitochondrial researchers led by Professor David Thorburn has secured $3M in funding to establish a national network to improve mito diagnosis. The…

HOPE FOR THOUSANDS AS MAEVE’S LAW PASSED In a historic moment in the Australian Parliament on Wednesday 30 March, Federal Senators have voted in favour of the Mitochondrial Donation Law…

Research into mitochondrial disease (mito) is a core pillar of Mito Foundation’s work. Only through research will we one day find cures for mito and advancements to improve the quality…

Mitochondria are the power houses of the cell providing the body with over 90% of the energy it needs to sustain life. In a person with mitochondrial disease (mito), the mitochondria do not work properly due to defects in genes controlling mitochondrial function. Impaired mitochondrial energy supply causes multiple organs to malfunction or fail.

The Mito Community Survey is now open. Please take a moment to share your experiences of mito and how the foundation can improve its offerings to the community.