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