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