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