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