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