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