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