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