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