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