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