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