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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Professor Ian Morison
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Professor John Everatt
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Professor Tony Walls
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Professor Russell Snell
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Dr Ben Albert
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Professor Jane Harding
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Professor David Fergusson
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Professor Nick Draper
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Professor David Barker
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Professor Tony Kettle
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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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Professor Alistair Gunn,13 May 2026
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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
