Welcome to Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation
Together, we can find new and better ways to prevent, detect and treat cancers
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is internationally recognised for helping to lead the search for cancer cures, and is Australia's only public hospital solely dedicated to caring for people affected by cancer. We support this vital work by funding new research opportunities, and providing researchers with access to the specialised resources they need to discover cures for cancer.
With your support, we can change the future of cancer research
Ways you can donate
Help fund life-saving cancer research to give patients the best chance of a cure.
INVEST IN FUTURE CANCER CARE
Your impact
Learn how your donations are helping our researchers, and the impact on people affected by cancer.
READ ABOUT YOUR IMPACT
Get involved
Take action to help fight cancer. Find out about events and volunteering.
GET INVOLVED TODAY
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Patients are at the heart of everything we do. If you or a loved one have been treated at Peter Mac, you’ll have experienced the passion and kindness of the team first-hand.
If you are looking for a way to show your appreciation for the care you've received at Peter Mac, or to say "thank you" to the doctors and nurses who have helped you through your cancer experience, a donation to the hospital is the best gift you can give. It is a gift that will help to improve cancer care now and into the future, giving hope to all people affected by cancer, and clinical staff who work so hard to care for them.
Here are some specific ways that your donation can be used to support cancer research:
- Purchase new equipment for research labs
- Fund research fellowships for promising young scientists
- Support clinical trials of new treatments
No matter how you choose to donate, your gift will help to make a difference in the lives of patients and the future of healthcare. Thank you for your support.
To make a donation in thanks, please contact us at 03 8559 7777 during business hours, email us at
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Philanthropic partnerships
A philanthropic gift to Peter Mac can rapidly accelerate the pace of discovery, bringing us closer to transformational breakthroughs in cancer research, treatment and compassionate care.
Your investment has the power to change the lives of countless people affected by cancer. If you're considering a gift of $5,000 or more, our philanthropy team is here to help, and we're committed to understanding your personal values and aspirations so your gift can be aligned with what matters most to you.
Peter Mac partners with trusts and foundations that want to see the value of their impact are looking to make a transformational difference in cancer research and care.
Grants from philanthropic trusts and foundations allow us to invest in research initiatives, technology and support programs that fall outside existing government or philanthropic funding, in areas that align with your priorities.
A corporate partnership with Peter Mac connects your organisation with world-leading cancer research and gives your business a genuine, lasting role in improving patient outcomes. We shape each partnership around your goals, whether that's sponsorship, workplace giving, or a multi-year funding commitment.
Leaving a gift in your Will is a different kind of partnership: one that carries your values forward after you're gone. It costs nothing today, and it can fund research that changes outcomes for patients you'll never meet. Most supporters choose this path once their loved ones are provided for.
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