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