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