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 Seini Taufa
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Professor Tony Walls
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Professor Jane Harding
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Professor David Barker
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Amber Young
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Professor Rich Masters
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Professor David Fergusson
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Professor Andrew Day
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Professor John Everatt
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Dr Ben Albert
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Peter Choi
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Professor Terryann Clark
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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 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
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Open letter on expanding access to cystic fibrosis treatments23 January 2026
