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