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