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