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