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