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