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