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