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