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

Be Bold Go Gold

Join our Be Bold, Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Research this February

TBI Awareness Month

Help raise awareness those affected during TBI Month

Play For Purpose Charity Raffle

Win a $300K First Prize Pack! (Closes 8pm (AEST) Thu 12 Mar 2026)

NRF Star of Hope

Light up the night sky for neurosurgical research

Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month 2026

Tuesday 06 January 2026

Help spread awareness and support those affected during Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month in Australia!

Renée Turner promoted to Professor

Sunday 21 December 2025

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Renée Turner to the position of Professor.

John Crowley Scholarships Support Brain Injury Research

Wednesday 17 December 2025

Honouring a legacy through research advancing care for people affected by brain injury.

International Day of People with Disability 2025

Tuesday 18 November 2025

This International Day of People with Disability, we honour the resilience, courage, and determination of people living with di...

Events

Feb

Be Bold Go Gold

Join our Be Bold, Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Research this February

May

Running for Research

GG is running for research in May 2026 to raise funds for Glioblastoma Research and Clinical Trials

May

Grey May Fundraising 2026

This coming May, join hundreds of South Australians going grey to raise awareness and funds for vital brain tumour research.

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