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