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