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 Seini Taufa
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Professor Andrew Day
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Professor John Everatt
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Professor Jane Harding
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Professor Russell Snell
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Professor Tony Walls
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Professor Ian Morison
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Professor David Barker
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Amber Young
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Peter Choi
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Professor David Fergusson
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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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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Professor Alistair Gunn,13 May 2026
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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
