Bronte Cousins, 14, is living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurological condition with no cure, according to multiple Australian outlets. The reports say she is the only child in Australia known to have ALS. They describe her fear and vulnerability, including moments where she calls for her mother during the night when she is scared about dying. The articles emphasize that the condition is terminal and that treatment options do not reverse or stop ALS. While the sources provide limited additional detail beyond her age, her status as the only identified child with ALS in the country, and the lack of a cure, they consistently frame the story around her family’s concern and her emotional distress as symptoms progress. The coverage centers on the reality of living with ALS at a young age and the challenges faced by patients and caregivers in the absence of curative therapy.