Big research for little lives.
We raise funds to support big research so big breakthroughs in child health can happen.
-
$70M
Of world-class research funded -
700+
Research projects completed -
53yrs
Of proven results
-
$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.
Learn more
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.
View all
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
-
Professor Boyd Swinburn
-
Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
-
Dr Julie Bennett
-
Dr Mark Oliver
-
Professor Simon Malpas
-
Professor David Barker
-
Sir Bob Elliott
-
Professor David Fergusson
-
Dr Patricia Anderson
-
Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
-
Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
-
Professor Peter Vuillermin
-
Professor Rod Dunbar
-
Dr Tania Cargo
-
Professor Russell Snell
-
Dr Christine McIntosh
-
Professor Ian Morison
-
Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
-
Dr Hilary Sheppard
-
Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
-
Dr Jonathan Skinner
-
Dr Cynthia Sharpe
-
Professor Trecia Wouldes
-
Dr Joanne Choi
-
Associate Professor Martin De Bock
-
Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
-
Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
-
Dr Jennifer Hollywood
-
Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
-
Dr Amber Young
-
Dr Rosie Dobson
-
Dr Angus Lindsay
-
Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
-
Professor Andrew Day
-
Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
-
Dr Emily Perelini
-
Ass Prof Laurie McLay
-
Dr Shirley Tonkin
-
Professor Lianne Woodward
-
Dr Rebecca Findlay
-
Associate Professor Alys Clark
-
Dr Manisha Sharma
-
Associate Professor Jo James
-
Professor Esko Wiltshire
-
Dr Samantha Marsh
-
Associate Professor David Reith
-
Professor Nick Draper
-
Dr Yvonne Anderson
-
Associate Professor Teuila Percival
-
Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
-
Professor Stephen Robertson
-
Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
-
Professor Peter Gluckman
-
Dr Alison Leversha
-
Dr Rachel Brown
-
Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
-
Dr Guido Wassink
-
Dr Nicholas Bowden
-
Dr Ben Albert
-
Dr Rebecca Slykerman
-
Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
-
Assoc Prof Justin Dean
-
Dr Nadia Mitchell
-
Professor Jane Harding
-
Professor Tony Walls
-
Professor Lynette Sadleir
-
Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
-
Dr Sarah Fortune
-
Dr Louise Bicknell
-
Dr Jiney Jose
-
Associate Professor Laurens Manning
-
Professor Te Kani Kingi
-
Prof Katie Gloom
-
Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
-
Professor Cameron Grant
-
Professor Terryann Clark
-
Dr Jason Turuwhenua
-
Professor Greg O'Grady
-
Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
-
Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
-
Dr Peter Choi
-
Professor Leonie Pihama
-
Ms Glenda Oben
-
Dr Seini Taufa
-
Associate Professor Max Berry
-
Dr Kai Chun Li
-
Dr Charmaine Barber
-
Dr Nicola Ludin
-
Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
-
Professor Frank Bloomfield
-
Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
-
Dr Tanya Cully
-
Professor John Everatt
-
Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
-
Dr Alexandra Wallace
-
Dr Mariana Muelbert
-
Professor Rich Masters
-
Dr Jacelyn Loh
-
Professor Diana Lennon
-
Dr Lisa Pilkington
-
Dr Mairin Taylor
-
Dr Andrew Wood
-
Dr Fiona Langridge
-
Prof Massimo Caputo
-
Dr Jennifer Knopp
-
Professor Barbara Galland
-
Professor Tony Kettle
-
Professor Barry Taylor
-
Associate Professor Simon Swift
-
Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
-
Dr May Lei Mei
-
Professor Stuart Dalziel
-
Dr C. Barber, Professor B. TaylorUnderstanding wahakura and Pēpi-Pod usage to prevent SUDI deathsAwarded 129,919Maternal and Infant Conditions
-
Dr R. SlykermanExamining mortality after brain injury: estimating the risk of suicideAwarded 129,897Mental Health and Wellbeing
-
Dr M. MeiStronger fillings, happier kids: new bioactive material to treating cariesAwarded 129,713Oral and Dental Disease
-
Dr K. LiSmart peptide therapy for management of dental caries in childrenAwarded 87,553Oral and Dental Disease
Our latest updates
View all updates-
Cure Kids calls for urgent collaborative action as new report reveals increase in child hospitalisation rates for preventable illnesses27 March 2026
-
Cure Kids funds seven new research projects to improve child health outcomes19 February 2026
-
Cure Kids CEO Frances Soutter to step down after ten years of leadership15 February 2026
-
Paracetamol and ibuprofen found to be safe in first year of life28 January 2026
