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