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