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

Run For Rod

Lawson Daly is running the 100 Mile Ultra Marathon in memory of Rod and raising $50,000 for brain cancer research

Neuro News | Christmas Newsletter

From research breakthroughs to Christmas giving, discover the latest news from NRF

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.”

Making Waves | 1000km in 30 Days

Chloe Sells is swimming 100km throughout the month to raise awareness of brain aneurysms and fundraising for research

Making Waves | 100km in Memory of Dad

Tuesday 03 November 2026

This November, Chloe is swimming 100km in memory of her dad, who passed away suddenly from a brain aneurysm in September.

NRF Awards $1.53 Million for NeuroSurgical Research

Tuesday 03 November 2026

The NRF are proud to announce a total of $1,530,489 in funding for 30 research projects and initiatives in 2026/2027

Research That Makes a Difference

Wednesday 28 October 2026

This ASMR Medical Research Week, discover how NRF support is advancing pituitary tumour research and helping bring new discover...

Neuro News | Research Breakthroughs and Christmas Giving

Friday 23 October 2026

From research breakthroughs to Christmas giving, discover the latest news from NRF.

Events

Oct

A Man, a Motorbike, a Mission in the Mountains

Join us in carrying Critter’s spirit 5,100 kilometres from Kashmir to Kathmandu, while raising vital funds for NRF brain cancer research and the Pulteney Football Club.

Nov

Thrive:Fit + Social Fundraiser

Thrive: Fit + Social are fundraising event in honour of Brave For Dave, raising vital funds and awareness for brain cancer research

Dec

Play for Purpose Charity Raffle

Win a $300K First Prize Pack! (Closes 8pm (AEST) 10 Dec 2026)

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