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