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