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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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Professor Rich Masters
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Professor David Fergusson
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Professor Jane Harding
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Professor Ian Morison
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Ben Albert
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Professor Russell Snell
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Dr Amber Young
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Professor Nick Draper
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Professor David Barker
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Prof Katie Groom
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Professor Tony Walls
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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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
