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