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Perkins WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre gets WA Government funding, stamp of approval

Perkins WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre gets WA Government funding, stamp of approval

Western Australia will get its own truly comprehensive cancer centre, similar to those in other…
May 2, 2026
Hon Ben Morton takes the helm of the Harry Perkins Institute

Hon Ben Morton takes the helm of the Harry Perkins Institute

The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research welcomes the appointment of The Hon Ben Morton…
July 8, 2025
The Perkins reaches major milestone in delivery of a Comprehensive Cancer Centre for WA

The Perkins reaches major milestone in delivery of a Comprehensive Cancer Centre for WA

The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research (the Perkins) is pleased to advise that we…
March 3, 2025
Former Federal Minister joins Perkins Board

Former Federal Minister joins Perkins Board

Former Australian Government Minister, the Hon Ben Morton, has been appointed to the Board of…
February 9, 2024
Australian Cancer Plan consultation period open

Australian Cancer Plan consultation period open

Further to the Federal Government commitment of $375M to establish the Perkins-led WA Comprehensive Cancer…
November 25, 2023
Perkins welcomes release of Australian Cancer Plan

Perkins welcomes release of Australian Cancer Plan

Statement from Professor Peter Leedman AO, Director, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, on the…
November 2, 2023
Artists impression of the Perkins' WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre
Cancer researchers welcome Federal funding for WA centre

Cancer researchers welcome Federal funding for WA centre

Western Australians living with cancer to receive patient centred care linked to research. Fast facts:…
October 25, 2022
Artists impression of the Perkins WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre
WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre Update

WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre Update

Comment from Professor Peter Leedman, Director of the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research regarding…
October 20, 2022
Channel 10 News coverage: WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre

Channel 10 News coverage: WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre

On Sunday 27 March 2022, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research that…
April 6, 2022
Patient advocates welcome multi-million-dollar cancer centre plan for WA

Patient advocates welcome multi-million-dollar cancer centre plan for WA

Featured on ABC Radio Perth / By Kate Leaver Interview with Professor Shannon Simpson.  …
March 29, 2022
Interview with Professor Peter Leedman AO: WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre announcement

Interview with Professor Peter Leedman AO: WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre announcement

Harry Perkins Institute’s Director, Professor Peter Leedman AO, spoke to ABC Mornings' Nadia Mitsopoulos following…
March 29, 2022
Attorney-General speaks about her personal connection to new cancer treatment facility

Attorney-General speaks about her personal connection to new cancer treatment facility

WA senator and Federal Attorney-General Michaelia Cash has told 6PR’s Steve Mills that the government's…
March 28, 2022
Prime Minister announces $375 million funding towards a Comprehensive Cancer Centre for WA

Prime Minister announces $375 million funding towards a Comprehensive Cancer Centre for WA

“It’s not just about saving lives, it’s about the quality of life that you are…
March 27, 2022
$375m Federal Government support for world-class comprehensive cancer centre

$375m Federal Government support for world-class comprehensive cancer centre

A new $750 million, truly comprehensive WA Cancer Centre that will transform cancer treatment, care…
March 27, 2022
Artists impression of the Perkins WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre
Perth cancer treatment centre: Scott Morrison to announce $375 million for new comprehensive treatment centre

Perth cancer treatment centre: Scott Morrison to announce $375 million for new comprehensive treatment centre

Article in the West Australian about Scott Morrison’s announcement of $375 million Federal funding for…
March 26, 2022
Why WA needs its own Peter Mac

Why WA needs its own Peter Mac

One of the unexpected benefits of being director of a major research institute is that,…
March 14, 2022
WA needs a dedicated cancer centre to improve outcomes

WA needs a dedicated cancer centre to improve outcomes

WA needs a dedicated cancer centre to improve outcomes OpEd Opinion piece, The West Australian:…
March 1, 2022
WA’s role in cancer research

WA’s role in cancer research

WA's role in cancer research OpEd Opinion piece, The West Australian: 20 January 2022, by…
January 20, 2022
Cancer gene discovered for deadliest breast cancer

Cancer gene discovered for deadliest breast cancer

Originally published in Business News: 19 April, 2021 EIGHT years ago a cancer researcher in…
April 19, 2021
Young WA researcher delivers breast cancer hope

Young WA researcher delivers breast cancer hope

Originally published in The West Australian: 17 November 2020 Ciara Duffy falls to silence when…
November 17, 2020
Boost for liver cancer patients with new $10.8 million world-class research centre

Boost for liver cancer patients with new $10.8 million world-class research centre

Patients with primary liver cancer will benefit from a new $10.8 million research centre established…
July 9, 2020