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