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