Coronavirus (COVID-19) information

To all of our patients at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac)

As this is a rapidly changing situation, please visit the Department of Health and Human Services website for the latest updates, including advice on symptoms and precautions.

Masks are now compulsory in Melbourne and many areas of Victoria. Please ensure you are wearing a mask if you come to Peter Mac for an appointment.

To provide you with the best care and to ensure the wellbeing of those caring for you, all people coming to Peter Mac for surgery must undergo a COVID-19 test.

Peter Mac will be performing temperature checks and asking screening questions to all patients, visitors, couriers and contractors entering the building.

We know it's a challenging time and that you may have questions about COVID-19 and your cancer treatment.

Virtual visits are a great way to stay connected to your loved ones and support them during their stay at Peter Mac.

From Saturday, 19 September we will be moving to allow visitors back to Peter Mac. We know how important it is for our patients to have a loved one around. There are still quite strict limits in place – which have been put there by the Victorian Government on health advice. However, we will now be...

There are many simple things you can do to protect yourself from COVID-19 but your best defence is good hand hygiene and avoiding touching your face.

Peter Mac is experiencing a high volume of calls so we're working with Cancer Council Australia’s Information and Support line to ensure we can best support our patients and families.

On this page you will find links to COVID-19 information in other languages.

During the COVID-19 pandemic we are all making changes to our daily lives, and that includes our exercise routines.