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