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