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 Jennifer Hollywood
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Professor Rich Masters
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Dr Ben Albert
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Professor David Fergusson
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Professor Andrew Day
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Professor Ian Morison
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Peter Choi
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Amber Young
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Professor Tony Walls
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Professor David Barker
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Professor Jane Harding
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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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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Professor Alistair Gunn,13 May 2026
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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
