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.
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Your impact
Learn how your donations are helping our researchers, and the impact on people affected by cancer.
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Take action to help fight cancer. Find out about events and volunteering.
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Latest news
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Launching the Foundation’s new strategy!
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The Peter Mac Foundation is delighted to launch its new strategy for 2026 onwards!
PIctured: Bruce Akhurst, Foundation Chair, Jason Payne, CEO of Peter Mac, Craig Connelly, Foundation CEO, Professor Rosemary McKenzie, Peter Mac Chair, Professor Shahneen Sandhu
The new strategy provides clear direction for how the Foundation will grow our impact in an increasingly complex and changing environment. As our ambition and scope expands, this strategy helps ensure we are focused, aligned and confident in the decisions we make. Rather than having a fixed end date, it provides long-term direction while allowing flexibility as our environment changes.
It sets a clear purpose for the Foundation: to activate and empower a community of supporters to help transform outcomes for people affected by cancer, and to enable Peter Mac to be global leaders in research-led cancer care. By understanding and responding to supporter needs and motivations, we can build connections and increase support for Peter Mac’s lifechanging research.
Read our Foundation Strategy (PDF)
Importantly, the Foundation’s new strategy aligns with Peter Mac’s Innovating for Impact strategy. This alignment strengthens our partnership with Peter Mac, helping to accelerate our world-leading research and clinical innovation and deliver meaningful outcomes for people affected by cancer.
The strategy was launched at Peter Mac on Tuesday 10 February. Foundation CEO Craig Connelly, Foundation Chair Bruce Akhurst, Peter MAC CEO Professor Jason Payne, Peter Mac Board Chair Professor Rosemary McKenzie and researcher Professor Shahneen Sandhu all spoke to the importance of our new strategy.
Craig Connelly, Foundation CEO, said:
“For the Foundation team, it is our North Star. It helps everyone see how our role as your Foundation contributes to the bigger picture.”
Read our Foundation Strategy (PDF)
Professor Rosemary McKenzie
Staff pictured at the strategy launch
