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