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