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