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