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