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