Big research for little lives.
We raise funds to support big research so big breakthroughs in child health can happen.
-
$70M
Of world-class research funded -
700+
Research projects completed -
53yrs
Of proven results
-
$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.
Learn more
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.
View all
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
-
Professor Trecia Wouldes
-
Prof Massimo Caputo
-
Dr Jacelyn Loh
-
Professor Andrew Day
-
Dr Rosie Dobson
-
Assoc Prof Justin Dean
-
Dr Julie Bennett
-
Associate Professor Max Berry
-
Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
-
Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
-
Dr May Lei Mei
-
Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
-
Professor Leonie Pihama
-
Professor Rod Dunbar
-
Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
-
Dr Yvonne Anderson
-
Dr Ben Albert
-
Professor Tony Kettle
-
Dr Jonathan Skinner
-
Professor Frank Bloomfield
-
Dr Amber Young
-
Dr Alexandra Wallace
-
Dr Jennifer Hollywood
-
Dr Guido Wassink
-
Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
-
Professor Peter Vuillermin
-
Dr Christine McIntosh
-
Dr Manisha Sharma
-
Associate Professor Alys Clark
-
Dr Shirley Tonkin
-
Professor Terryann Clark
-
Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
-
Dr Mariana Muelbert
-
Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
-
Dr Emily Perelini
-
Professor Lynette Sadleir
-
Associate Professor Martin De Bock
-
Dr Hilary Sheppard
-
Professor Barbara Galland
-
Ms Glenda Oben
-
Professor Stephen Robertson
-
Dr Jennifer Knopp
-
Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
-
Dr Patricia Anderson
-
Dr Angus Lindsay
-
Dr Tanya Cully
-
Dr Alison Leversha
-
Professor David Fergusson
-
Dr Nadia Mitchell
-
Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
-
Professor Nick Draper
-
Professor Simon Malpas
-
Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
-
Associate Professor John Thompson
-
Dr Nicholas Bowden
-
Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
-
Dr Kai Chun Li
-
Professor Cameron Grant
-
Dr Seini Taufa
-
Dr Peter Choi
-
Dr Mark Oliver
-
Professor Jane Harding
-
Dr Cynthia Sharpe
-
Dr Nicola Ludin
-
Dr Louise Bicknell
-
Professor Rich Masters
-
Professor Diana Lennon
-
Dr Jiney Jose
-
Dr Mairin Taylor
-
Professor Tony Walls
-
Dr Joanne Choi
-
Dr Fiona Langridge
-
Associate Professor Laurens Manning
-
Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
-
Ass Prof Laurie McLay
-
Dr Sarah Fortune
-
Professor Russell Snell
-
Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
-
Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
-
Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
-
Dr Andrew Wood
-
Professor John Everatt
-
Professor David Barker
-
Sir Bob Elliott
-
Dr Rachel Brown
-
Professor Stuart Dalziel
-
Dr Samantha Marsh
-
Dr Tania Cargo
-
Professor Boyd Swinburn
-
Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
-
Professor Esko Wiltshire
-
Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
-
Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
-
Dr Rebecca Slykerman
-
Associate Professor Teuila Percival
-
Associate Professor Jo James
-
Professor Ian Morison
-
Professor Te Kani Kingi
-
Associate Professor David Reith
-
Prof Katie Gloom
-
Professor Barry Taylor
-
Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
-
Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
-
Dr Rebecca Findlay
-
Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
-
Associate Professor Simon Swift
-
Dr Lisa Pilkington
-
Professor Lianne Woodward
-
Professor Greg O'Grady
-
Professor Peter Gluckman
-
Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
-
Dr Jason Turuwhenua
-
Dr C. Barber, Professor B. TaylorUnderstanding wahakura and Pēpi-Pod usage to prevent SUDI deathsAwarded 129,919Maternal and Infant Conditions
-
Dr R. SlykermanExamining mortality after brain injury: estimating the risk of suicideAwarded 129,897Mental Health and Wellbeing
-
Dr M. MeiStronger fillings, happier kids: new bioactive material to treating cariesAwarded 129,713Oral and Dental Disease
-
Dr K. LiSmart peptide therapy for management of dental caries in childrenAwarded 87,553Oral and Dental Disease
Our latest updates
View all updates-
Cure Kids calls for urgent collaborative action as new report reveals increase in child hospitalisation rates for preventable illnesses27 March 2026
-
Cure Kids funds seven new research projects to improve child health outcomes19 February 2026
-
Cure Kids CEO Frances Soutter to step down after ten years of leadership15 February 2026
-
Paracetamol and ibuprofen found to be safe in first year of life28 January 2026
