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