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