NeuroSurgical Research Foundation

18/01/2026

𝗡𝗥𝗙 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵

Congratulations to Ryan Dorrian, Rosie Costigan-Dwyer and Angus McNamara — three of our past NRF Donald Simpson Neuroscience Scholarship recipients who were recently recognised with awards while presenting their research at leading conferences in Hobart.

From improving quality of life after spinal cord injury, to understanding neurodegeneration after stroke, and the impact of traumatic brain injury and PTSD on Parkinson’s disease development, their work is helping drive progress where it’s urgently needed.

Your generous support enables our trailblazing researchers to attend these conferences and share life-changing science on a national stage, accelerating progress towards better outcomes.

Learn more about their innovative work here:
https://www.nrf.com.au/news/three-nrf-scholars-recognised-for-outstanding-research

15/01/2026

𝗕𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱, 𝗚𝗼 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 – 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🌟

This February, help us transform the future for children with cancer. Every dollar raised goes directly to vital research, improving treatments and outcomes for young patients.

Here’s how you can get involved:

✨ Wear Gold – Dress head-to-toe in gold and invite your workplace, school, or community group to join!
💛 Donate – https://nrf.supporterhub.net.au/donations/2026-go-gold-nrf
🍰 Host a Fundraiser – Morning teas, bake sales, gold coin collections, or fun challenges – get creative!
📣 Spread the Word – Share your support on social media using and tag

Schools, workplaces, and community groups:
Make a big impact in just one day! Register your group now by emailing info@nrf.com.au

13/01/2026

Supporting innovative cancer care in South Australia is at the heart of what we do. We’re proud to have part-funded South Australia’s first-ever specialist Brain Cancer Nurse, providing vital clinical care, emotional support, and advocacy to patients and families facing brain cancer.

We’re proud to see the South Australian Government’s continued commitment to cancer care. This role is a huge step forward in ensuring no one has to navigate their cancer journey alone.

This milestone comes alongside the South Australian Government’s broader expansion of McGrath Foundation Cancer Care Nurses, delivering essential support to people living with all types of cancer across the state.

Through collaboration and shared commitment, we’re helping South Australians access the care and support they need, wherever they are.

Learn more here: https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/media-releases/news-items/a-big-victory-for-patients-with-10-more-mcgrath-cancer-care-nurses

This 37 per cent boost to cancer care and support services will be delivered in partnership with the McGrath Foundation and made possible through a new four-year, $6.5 million agreement.

13/01/2026

𝗣𝗕𝗔𝗖 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗯 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗕𝗦 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 – 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲: 𝟮𝟭 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) will consider vorasidenib for potential PBS listing at its March 2026 meeting.

For people living with IDH-mutant glioma, access to effective treatments can be life-changing. Personal perspectives help PBAC better understand the real-world impact of brain cancer and the importance of timely, affordable access to new therapies.

The NRF encourages patients, carers, and families to contribute.

If you or someone you support has experience with vorasidenib—or would benefit from access to it—your insight can help inform this decision!

https://shorturl.at/W5YbP

12/01/2026

𝗣𝗼𝗽 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘇 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲! 🩺💡

Which of these is a symptom of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? 🤔

A) Fatigue
B) Severe headache
C) Joint pain
D) Hearing loss

Hint: Think about what happens when pressure inside the skull rises…

07/01/2026

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲. 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀. 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

Every contribution helps people affected by brain and spinal conditions. By becoming a regular giver to the NRF, you can support the research area that matters most to you for as little as $5 a week, fortnight, or month!

Your ongoing support gives researchers the stability to plan ahead, continue vital studies, and drive innovation in neurosurgery. Together, we can build a stronger future for patients, families, and the wider community.

👉 Join our community of regular givers today

https://drct-nrf.prod.supporterhub.net/donations/neurosurgical-general-appeal

05/01/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺?

This vital “highway” carries signals from your brain to every limb—damage it, and movement can be lost.

Can you guess what it is? 🤔 Drop your answers below! ⬇️

03/01/2026

𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – Join NRF 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼! 💛

It’s never too early to start planning your 2026 goals — why not make one of them joining NRF Team Neuro for the ?

Be part of something bigger as we walk, jog, or run to support life-changing brain and spinal cord research in South Australia.

Follow the link: https://city-bay.org.au/

How to get involved:
1️⃣ Join a team → NRF Team Neuro
2️⃣ In Step 5, select NeuroSurgical Research Foundation (NRF) to fundraise
3️⃣ Share your page and help us power discoveries that save lives

Every step you take moves us closer to a brighter future for brain health.

01/01/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗥𝗙!

As we step into 2026, we want to thank our incredible supporters, researchers, and community for helping us make a difference in advancing neurosurgical research and improving lives.

Here’s to another year of innovation, impact, and hope. 💛

31/12/2025

𝗕𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱, 𝗚𝗼 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 – 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🌟

This February, join us in Be Bold, Go Gold and help transform the future for children with cancer. Every dollar raised funds vital research that improves treatments and outcomes for young patients.

Here’s how you can get involved:
✨ Wear Gold – Dress in gold on Monday, 16 February. Invite your workplace, school, or community group to join in!
🍰 Host a Fundraiser – Morning teas, bake sales, gold coin donations, or fun challenges.
📣 Spread the Word – Share your support on social media with and tag .

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆Schools, workplaces, and community groups can join the movement and make a difference in just one powerful day.

Email info@nrf.com.au or visit nrf.com.au/events to learn more!

23/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to send a huge thank you to everyone who has supported the NRF this year: our amazing researchers, generous donors, dedicated partners, and vibrant community.

Together, we are driving neurosurgical research forward and making a real difference in people’s lives.

This year was full of exciting progress, bold projects, and powerful collaborations—and none of it would have been possible without you!

We can’t wait for an even bigger 2026 packed with discovery, breakthroughs, and impact.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas and a safe, happy New Year 🎁💫