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