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