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