Peter Mac is an integrated cancer research, treatment and education centre. A place where normal days are extraordinary – as are the people we care for.Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is a world leading cancer research, education and treatment centre dedicated to caring for people affected by cancer.

Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs**: The centre is Australia's only public hospital solely dedicated to cancer care, which addresses a critical health need in the society[1][3][4].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: The centre's focus on research and clinical care directly improves the quality of life for people affected by cancer through better treatments and potential cures[1][3][4].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The centre's commitment to translational research, integrating laboratory and clinical research, and its advocacy for medical research funding contribute to significant advancements in cancer treatment and prevention[3].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: The centre's diverse and inclusive workplace, its Reconciliation Action Plan, and its Disability Action Plan all contribute to a broader community well-being by promoting equity and inclusion[5].