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