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