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