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