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