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 Lisa Pilkington
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Professor Rich Masters
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Professor Andrew Day
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Professor David Fergusson
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Professor Jane Harding
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Professor Tony Walls
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Professor Russell Snell
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Professor Nick Draper
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Professor David Barker
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Ms Glenda Oben
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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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Professor Alistair Gunn,13 May 2026
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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
