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