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