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