An independent, not-for-profit, medical research institute dedicated to improving the lives of people living with brain and nervous system disorders.An independent, not-for-profit, medical research institute dedicated to improving the lives of people living with brain and nervous system disorders.

Core values

- **Addressing Neurological Disorders**: NeuRA focuses on reducing the burden of brain and nervous system disorders, which affect one in five Australians, thereby addressing a significant health issue[1].
- **Mental Health**: The research includes critical areas such as mental wellbeing, resilience, and the development of holistic approaches to mental health, which are essential for community well-being[2].
- **Chronic Pain**: The Centre for Pain IMPACT works on innovative solutions for chronic pain, a condition affecting a large portion of the population and having significant economic and social impacts[4].
- **Community Education and Awareness**: NeuRA promotes awareness, community education, and inspires lifelong support for neuroscience research, contributing to public health and community understanding[1].
- **Translational Neuroscience**: Research areas like balance and falls, pain and injury, and brain mapping have direct implications for improving quality of life and reducing healthcare costs[1].