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