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