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 Jane Harding
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Professor Russell Snell
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Professor Rich Masters
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Peter Choi
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Professor Tony Walls
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Ben Albert
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Professor Nick Draper
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Professor David Fergusson
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Professor David Barker
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Dr Amber Young
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Dr Joanne Choi
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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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Professor Alistair Gunn,13 May 2026
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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
