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