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