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