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