Welcome to the NRF: NeuroSurgical Research Foundation

The objective of the foundation is directed towards funding research into the cause, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease or malfunction of the brain, spine and nerves.

Brain Tumour - Stroke - Neurodegeneration - Traumatic Brain/Spinal Injury

About us

Brain Tumour Research in Action: Update & Lab Tour

An exclusive chance to go behind the scenes of brain tumour research.

Grey May is Brain Tumour Awareness Month

Help raise awareness and support brain tumour research this Grey May.

Strokes Can Happen at Any Age

Neurosurgeon Dr Alistair Jukes discusses Childhood Stroke and the impact of your support.

$4m Investment in Stroke Recovery Research

Prof Renée Turner secures $3.5m NHMRC Grant and $500k NRF Funding.

Grey May Online Auction – Bid, Support, Make a Difference

Monday 11 May 2026

The Grey May Online Auction is Now Live! Bid now and support life-changing brain tumour research.

Parkinson’s Research Update & Live Q&A with Prof Lyndsey Collins-Praino

Monday 27 April 2026

Hear the latest updates in Parkinson’s disease research and ask your questions live in this free public webinar with Asso...

Living with Young-onset Parkinson’s: Steph’s Story of Life Beyond Diagnosis

Monday 27 April 2026

Living with Young-onset Parkinson’s: Steph’s Story of Life Beyond Diagnosis

NEURO NEWS APRIL 2026 | New Brain Tumour Trials Bringing Hope

Wednesday 22 April 2026

New trials bringing hope and ways to get involved this Grey May

Events

May

Striding for Stroke!

During the month of May, Team Stroke are walking/running to raise awareness of stroke within the community and raise funds to support vital stroke research.

May

Brain Tumour Research in Action: Update & Lab Tour

Spaces are limited — reserve your spot today and be part of the progress.

May

NRF Grey May Closing Cocktail Party

An evening of cocktails and community to support brain tumour research.

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