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