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