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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Professor Cameron Grant
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Professor Tony Walls
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Professor David Barker
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Professor Rich Masters
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Professor Andrew Day
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Dr Amber Young
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Professor Jane Harding
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Professor John Everatt
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Professor Ian Morison
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Professor David Fergusson
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Professor Nick Draper
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Professor Russell Snell
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Dr Ben Albert
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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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 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
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Cure Kids CEO Frances Soutter to step down after ten years of leadership15 February 2026
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Paracetamol and ibuprofen found to be safe in first year of life28 January 2026
