Big research for little lives.
We raise funds to support big research so big breakthroughs in child health can happen.
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$70M
Of world-class research funded -
700+
Research projects completed -
53yrs
Of proven results
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$70M
Of world-class research funded -
700+
Research projects completed -
53yrs
Of proven results
Big Research
We are currently supporting over $10 million of child health research projects.
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Preterm Health
$464.8K
4
Active projects
Childhood Cancers
$3.2M
2
Active projects
Maternal and Infant Conditions
$751.4K
8
Active projects
Rheumatic Heart Disease
$2.8M
6
Active projects
Childhood Development & Sensory Studies
$228K
1
Active project
Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
$749.2K
3
Active projects
Endocrinology, Metabolism & Nutrition
$125K
2
Active projects
Mental Health and Wellbeing
$1.2M
9
Active projects
Oral and Dental Disease
$151K
2
Active projects
Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
$801K
3
Active projects
Respiratory Conditions
$862.6K
5
Active projects
Infectious Disease
$219.7K
2
Active projects
Gastrointestinal Conditions
$600K
1
Active project
Big Breakthroughs
Research projects with significant & life-changing breakthroughs in child health.
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1990–2025
A series of studies on risk factors for sudden unexpected deaths in infancy (SUDI), leading to advice that has prevented at least 200 deaths every year (and many more around the world)
A Maternal and Infant Conditions project
2023
Improving the remote care of children with hydrocephalus (a dangerous and abnormal buildup of fluid in the brain) via a tiny brain implant monitor
A Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders project
2003-2022
Discovering a potential treatment for a terrible neurodegenerative condition called Batten disease
A Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders project
2022
Identifying a safer test to prevent eye disease in premature babies
A Preterm Health project
2010-2021
Discovering some of the genes which cause epilepsy in children, allowing for more accurate diagnosis and better treatments for children, parents, and their families
A Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders project
Our research in action
102 active projects, 113 phenomenal researchers
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Professor John Everatt
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Professor Ian Morison
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Professor Andrew Day
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Professor Rich Masters
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Prof Katie Groom
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Ben Albert
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Professor Jane Harding
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Professor David Fergusson
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Professor Russell Snell
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Professor Nick Draper
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Professor Tony Walls
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Professor David Barker
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr C. Barber, Professor B. TaylorUnderstanding wahakura and Pēpi-Pod usage to prevent SUDI deathsAwarded 129,919Maternal and Infant Conditions
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Dr R. SlykermanExamining mortality after brain injury: estimating the risk of suicideAwarded 129,897Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Dr M. MeiStronger fillings, happier kids: new bioactive material to treating cariesAwarded 129,713Oral and Dental Disease
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Dr K. LiSmart peptide therapy for management of dental caries in childrenAwarded 87,553Oral and Dental Disease
Our latest updates
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Cure Kids announces Liam Willis as new Chief Executive Officer11 June 2026
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Professor Alistair Gunn,13 May 2026
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Cure Kids calls for urgent collaborative action as new report reveals increase in child hospitalisation rates for preventable illnesses27 March 2026
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Cure Kids funds seven new research projects to improve child health outcomes19 February 2026
