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