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