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 Nicholas Bowden
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Professor David Fergusson
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Ben Albert
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Professor Jane Harding
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Dr Peter Choi
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Professor Russell Snell
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Professor David Barker
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Professor John Everatt
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Professor Tony Walls
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Professor Nick Draper
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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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 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
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Open letter on expanding access to cystic fibrosis treatments23 January 2026
