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 Cynthia Sharpe
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Professor Ian Morison
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Professor David Fergusson
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Professor Jane Harding
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Professor David Barker
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Professor John Everatt
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Professor Tony Walls
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Amber Young
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Professor Terryann Clark
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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 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
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Open letter on expanding access to cystic fibrosis treatments23 January 2026
