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Neuroscience researchers are looking for ways to improve treatments which can save lives of children and adults living with these neurosurgical and neurological conditions.

-Brain Tumours - how cancer invades the brain
-Spinal Cord Injury - as a result of sporting or car accidents
-Traumatic Brain Injury - how to halt life threatening brain swelling
-Concussion - how to stop the neurodegeneration in head trauma caused by concussion
-Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - understanding the risk of head trauma in vulnerable juveniles
-Paediatric Research - identifying trends leading to improving treatment outcomes
-Mobile Phones - researching the effects of mobile phone irradiation on the brain
-Stroke, brain haemorrhage and aneurysms - developing surgical treatments
-Parkinson's Disease - slowing down the progression of this condition

Looking for cures, improved treatments and developing drugs which are progressing from the laboratory to clinical trials, resulting in better outcomes for patients.

01/11/2026

𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗭 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘! 💛🧠

Do you know how many cancer deaths in Australia were estimated to be caused by brain cancer in 2025?

Take your guess! Is it A, B, C or D?

Drop your answer in the comments and test your knowledge about brain cancer. 👇

Brain cancer research is vital to improving our understanding, developing better treatments and giving patients and families hope for the future.

Follow NRF for more brain and spinal cord research facts, awareness and updates.

31/10/2026

𝗔 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁. 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

Although Brain Tumour Awareness Week has passed, the need for awareness, support and research continues every day.

NRF is dedicated to supporting the neurosurgical community and investing in research that aims to improve outcomes for people affected by brain tumours, while helping connect patients, carers and families with information, resources and support services.

𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 🩶

Explore brain tumour information and support resources at https://www.nrf.com.au/brain-tumour-info

31/10/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗔/𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝗗𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗮 | 𝗔𝗦𝗠𝗥 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸

This ASMR Medical Research Week, we’re shining a spotlight on A/Prof Sunita De Sousa and her work leading the South Australian Pituitary Research Group.

From exploring the potential of artificial intelligence and innovative imaging techniques to uncovering genetic links, Sunita and her team are investigating new ways to improve the diagnosis and treatment of pituitary tumours.

We spoke with Sunita about her research, the future of personalised pituitary care, and what these advances could mean for patients.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲:
https://www.nrf.com.au/news/researcher-profile-sunita-de-sousa

30/10/2026

NRF was fortunate to work alongside Grant Stevens, first connecting through Ride Like Crazy, a fundraising initiative delivered in partnership with South Australia Police (SAPOL) 10 years ago to fund brain cancer research in South Australia.

We are grateful for Grant’s support and his longstanding commitment to serving the South Australian community. His work with SAPOL and involvement in community initiatives have helped bring people together in support of important causes.

As Grant prepares to take on his new role as Governor of South Australia, we extend our sincere thanks for his contribution and wish him all the very best for this exciting next chapter 💙

29/10/2026

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 💛

NRF is proud to partner with the South Australian hotel industry, with funding from the Independent Gaming Corporation (IGC) Community Grants Program, facilitated by AHA|SA through Pubs with Heart and Clubs SA.

The funding will support two specialised pieces of research equipment, helping South Australian researchers advance our understanding of stroke and brain cancer and work towards better outcomes for patients.

Research led by Professor Renée Turner and Professor Stuart Pitson will benefit from this important investment.

We’re incredibly grateful to the South Australian Hotel and licensed Club Industry, IGC, AHA|SA and Clubs SA for supporting the tools researchers need to make future discoveries possible.

27/10/2026

𝟱,𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 💛

Critter loved AFL. After being diagnosed with brain cancer, he founded Strong Enough to Live, using his experience to raise funds for brain cancer research and give back to the organisations that meant so much to him.
Critter sadly passed away at just 26, but his legacy continues.

His father, Marty, is now carrying that legacy across the Himalayas, travelling 5,100 kilometres from Kashmir to Kathmandu in honour of Critter and his dream of one day visiting the region.

So far, this incredible community has raised $3,000+

But it’s not too late to be part of Critter’s journey.

Your donation will be shared equally between NRF and Pulteney Football Club. 50% will support vital brain cancer research through the NRF, helping researchers work towards better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

DONATE HERE: https://nrf.supporterhub.net.au/donations/strong-enough-to-live-fundraiser

25/10/2026

𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 🧠

Brain tumours can have devastating impacts on patients and their families, yet there is still so much we don’t know.

Did you know? Glioblastoma, the most common malignant primary brain tumour in adults, has a median survival of just 15 months.

That’s why the NRF is committed to funding vital brain tumour research, supporting researchers working towards better treatments and improved outcomes.

Wear your support through and beyond this week. 💛

Our brain research merchandise helps raise awareness, with proceeds supporting brain tumour research through the NRF.

Want to make an even bigger impact? Donate today and help fund the research that could change the future for people affected by brain tumours.

Shop and support: nrf.com.au/grey-may-merch

Donate to brain tumour research: nrf.com.au/donate

23/10/2026

𝗔𝗦𝗠𝗥 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 | 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲

A research breakthrough you might not expect!

For people living with spinal cord injury, bladder dysfunction can have a significant impact on health, independence and quality of life. That’s why research into something as fundamental as bladder function matters.

As part of his PhD, Dr Ryan Dorrian investigated a novel electrical stimulation model, known as a graft antenna, following spinal cord injury. The project was co-funded by the NRF.

His research also led to the development of a bladder assessment tool designed to help better understand bladder function following spinal cord injury. The work gained international recognition, with Ryan selected as a Poster Finalist at the National Neurotrauma Society’s Annual Conference in Milwaukee, USA.

It’s a reminder that research breakthroughs don’t always look the way we expect. Sometimes, progress means finding better ways to understand and manage the everyday challenges of spinal cord injury.

Support SCI research today:
https://www.nrf.com.au/current-spinal-cord-injury-research

21/10/2026

5,100 kilometres. One incredible journey. One powerful legacy. 💛🏍️

Marty is currently riding through the Himalayas, travelling from Kashmir to Kathmandu in honour of his son, Critter, and raising vital funds for brain cancer research through NRF and the Pulteney Football Club.

Every kilometre carries Critter’s spirit and his message: “We were given this life because we are strong enough to live it.”

Help Marty continue Critter’s legacy and make a difference. Every donation counts!

Donate today: https://nrf.supporterhub.net.au/donations/strong-enough-to-live-fundraiser

19/10/2026

𝗔 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 💛

Ginta visited last week to thank Mel and Mandy for their incredible support of Grey May 2026.

Thanks to the generosity of communities across SA, $195,000 was raised for brain tumour research this May.

The NRF topped up and matched these funds, enabling $250,000 to be invested immediately across five brain tumour research projects in SA.

Thank you to everyone who hosted a stall, purchased a token, donated or helped spread the word. Your support is helping turn community generosity into vital research.

Read more about the five research projects:
https://www.nrf.com.au/news/250k-raised-brain-tumour-research-grey-may

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Adelaide, SA
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