This month we have sent out an appeal letter in which Chontell Johnson tells her story. Chontell’s mother had the genetic form of Alzheimer’s disease and Chontell made the decision to have predictive testing some years ago. She found out that she carries the form of the gene responsible for causing Alzheimer’s disease in her family. Other family members have […]
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Since 2001, the Australian government has enabled donors to create a simple form of private foundation now called the Private Ancillary Fund (previously, a private prescribed fund). These funds are “ancillary” because they exist only to support charities like NeuRA. Put simply, they are family-style trusts. They only distribute their income to deductible gift recipient charities, and they must distribute […]
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Australians as a whole have the giving habit, with 70% of us supporting charities. And when asked, 29% of people say they’d be willing to leave a gift in their will once family and friends had been provided for.
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I work at the Sydney Brain Bank, located at NeuRA and on August 12 this year I combined two things I am deeply passionate about: the hugely important work we do here at the Sydney Brain Bank….and running!
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My decision to become the bequest manager for NeuRA was never really about me. It was about two very special people, Roger and Joan, and the special relationship they had together.
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Neuroscience is nearly everywhere, and in places where it isn’t, it should be. NeuRA is committed to communicating its research findings and the implications of these findings to a broad audience. We all have a brain and a nervous system collecting sensory input, controlling our breathing, beating our heart, coordinating our muscles, telling our face when to smile.
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Unsurprisingly, interning at NeuRA is an enlightening experience for a Media and Communications student unfamiliar with the world of neuroscience. Not only are there all the opportunities associated with learning about exciting research developments – but unexpected opportunities present themselves too.
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June 30 has passed, but you may like to take advantage of two little known tax deduction benefits this financial year.
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The exterior of the new NeuRA building is taking shape. The interior of the building, however, still has some way to go. We continue to raise funds to fit out the interior so that we can redouble our efforts towards making discoveries and improving the health of our community. You can help by supporting our move into the new building here.
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