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