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