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