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

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NRF Research Impact Showcase & 60th AGM

Join us for an evening celebrating research, discovery and impact

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City-Bay 2026 - Sunday 20 September

Join NRF Team Neuro and support vital research this City to Bay

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New PBS listing gives eligible patients with IDH-mutant brain tumours access to Voranigo

The first new targeted treatment subsidised for eligible patients with IDH-mutant astrocytoma and oligodendroglioma in more than 20 years.

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Discovery reveals hidden driver of deadly brain cancer offering a new target for potential therapies

NRF-supported research uncovers pathway driving glioblastoma growth and spread

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Neurosurgery Awareness Month 2026

Neurosurgery Awareness Month 2026

Monday 17 August 2026
August is Neurosurgery Awareness Month — discover the people, research and breakthroughs shaping the future of neurosurge...
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Stroke Awareness Week 2026

Stroke Awareness Week 2026

Tuesday 18 August 2026
Raising awareness. Supporting research. Creating better outcomes.
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New PBS listing gives eligible patients with IDH-mutant brain tumours access to Voranigo

New PBS listing gives eligible patients with IDH-mutant brain tumours access to Voranigo

Monday 03 August 2026
The first new targeted treatment subsidised for eligible patients with IDH-mutant astrocytoma and oligodendroglioma in more tha...
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Glioblastoma Awareness Week

Glioblastoma Awareness Week

Monday 13 July 2026
Driving Discovery. Backing Better Treatments.
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Events

Sep
09
NRF Research Impact Showcase & 60th Annual General Meeting 2026
Discover the research your support makes possible.
Oct
10
The Bigger Gig
All proceeds to Traumatic Brain Injury Research
Oct
08
Play for Purpose Charity Raffle
Win a $300K First Prize Pack! (Closes 8pm (AEST) 8 oct 2026)