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