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