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 Cameron Grant
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Peter Choi
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor Tony Walls
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Professor David Barker
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Professor Andrew Day
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Professor John Everatt
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Professor Jane Harding
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Professor David Fergusson
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Professor Nick Draper
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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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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Professor Alistair Gunn,13 May 2026
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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
