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