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