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