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