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