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