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

Current Fundraiser

Marty is raising vital funds for NRF brain cancer research in memory of Critter!

Pubs With Heart

NRF is proud to receive support from the SA hotel industry, helping fund specialised equipment

2025/26: A Year of Impact

2025/26 Impact Report - discover the research, support and breakthroughs you helped make possible.

Kyla’s Story: From Patient to Advocate

“Research is time. Research is independence. Research is a mother remaining with her children. Research is a future.”

From Patient to Nurse: Powering the Next Breakthrough

Wednesday 07 October 2026

Six years ago, Ella was a teenager undergoing brain surgery at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Today, she has ...

Pubs With Heart | Supporting Vital Stroke and Brain Cancer Research

Tuesday 06 October 2026

NRF is proud to receive support from the South Australian Hotel industry through an IGC Community Grant, helping fund specialis...

City-Bay 2026 | $50,000+ Raised for Neurosurgical Research

Tuesday 22 September 2026

NRF's City-Bay 2026 team raised over $50,000 for neurosurgical research. Discover the stories and community behind this in...

Running in Memory of Dad: Sam’s City-Bay Challenge for Glioblastoma Research

Saturday 19 September 2026

This City-Bay, Sam is running in memory of his dad, who sadly passed away from glioblastoma (GBM) in July this year.