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