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