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