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