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 Trecia Wouldes
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Professor David Fergusson
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Dr Amber Young
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Professor Tony Walls
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Professor John Everatt
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Professor Rich Masters
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Professor David Barker
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Professor Jane Harding
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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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Professor Alistair Gunn,13 May 2026
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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
