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