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