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