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