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