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