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