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