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