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