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