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 Emily Perelini
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor David Barker
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Professor David Fergusson
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Professor John Everatt
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Professor Tony Walls
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Professor Jane Harding
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Professor Nick Draper
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Dr Amber Young
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Peter Choi
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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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 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
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Open letter on expanding access to cystic fibrosis treatments23 January 2026
