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