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