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