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