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