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