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