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