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