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