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