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