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

Toy Story 5 Brain Tumour Fundraiser - Sunday July 5

Raising money for vital brain tumour research in memory of Mark Weber

Grey May is Brain Tumour Awareness Month

Support brain tumour research this Grey May and help save lives.

Promising Brain Swelling Treatment Progresses to Clinical Trial

A/Prof Mark Plummer is leading a first-in-human trial at the RAH using high-dose Vitamin C can protect the brain after injury.

$4m Investment in Stroke Recovery Research

Prof Renée Turner secures a $3.5m NHMRC Grant and $500k NRF funding investigating the microbiota-gut-brain axis to treat neurodegeneration after stroke.

Fore Griff Golf Day Raises $13,000 for Brain Cancer Research

Wednesday 20 May 2026

Held in honour of John “Griff” Griffen, the inaugural Fore Griff Golf Day raised $13,000 for vital brain cancer res...

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.

Scanlon Wines Dinner Raises $15,600 for Brain Cancer Research

Tuesday 05 May 2026

The inaugural Scanlon Wines Dinner raised more than $15,600 for vital brain cancer research in loving memory of Joanne Scanlon.

Running for Olly: A Legacy Supporting Brain Tumour Research

Sunday 03 May 2026

A legacy of love helping equip the fight against brain tumours.

Events

Oct

The Bigger Gig

All proceeds to Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Jul

Toy Story 5 Brain Tumour Fundraiser

Toy Story 5 Join us in an afternoon of wonder and delight as Woody, Jessie and Buzz continue their adventures in the next installment of the Toy Story series.

Sep

City-Bay 2026 NRF

Support NRF in the Lumary City-Bay Fun Run 2026

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