The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre holds a unique place in the Australian public health system.

It is the only hospital solely dedicated to cancer and one of a few outside the US that has its own integrated cancer research programs and laboratories. This has earned Peter Mac an international reputation for excellence and innovation in cancer research, treatment and patient care.

We are in an exciting era of cancer discovery and survivorship. Our scientific knowledge about the biology of cancer is growing at an extraordinary rate while new medical technologies have never been so sophisticated. With its unique expertise and dedicated focus, Peter Mac is best placed to leverage these important advancements. Philanthropic funds are vital to this cause.

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation was established in 2002 to raise and steward the funds needed to transform exciting scientific opportunities into better clinical outcomes for cancer patients. The Foundation’s current priority is to build a corpus of funds that will provide enough annual revenue to fund initiatives of the highest priority and merit. This recurrent investment in Peter Mac’s most promising work will ultimately create a better future for people touched by cancer.

The Foundation manages all community support on behalf of Peter Mac. It is governed by a diverse, influential and generous voluntary Board, who preside with a commitment to exemplary ethical standards, transparency and respect and a belief in the link between high-quality governance and donor loyalty.

The wonderful philanthropic support received through the Foundation is a great tribute to Peter Mac’s generous supporters. We thank each one of you for sharing our vision to help more people survive cancer.