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