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