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