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