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