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