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