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About Us
About Perkins

Since 1998, the Perkins has grown to become one of the nation's leading adult medical research centres, where a close-knit team of more than 450 research and clinical staff work together to defeat the major diseases that impact our community.
Research
Research

Perkins researchers focus on some of the major diseases that affect our community. In particular we focus on cancer, diabetes, heart disease and neuromuscular diseases.
Support the Perkins
Support the Perkins

Your support will help us to deliver a healthier future through medical breakthroughs, new treatments and fostering the next generation of scientific talent.
Get Involved
Get Involved

You can support Perkins work in many different ways. From participating in an event, to attending a workshop in the BioDiscovery Centre, to volunteering your time, or supporting our research, we welcome your involvement.
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YOUR GIFT OF TIME

As a charity, the Perkins relies on the help of volunteers and supporters to make our work possible. If you’re passionate about making a difference, and want to contribute to improving community health, consider volunteering at one of the Perkins upcoming fundraising events!

Throughout the year, we need a variety of volunteers so there is sure to be a role suited to your needs and availability. Whether you’re interested in volunteering at physical events or helping the team within the office, how much of your time you choose to give is entirely up to you.

If you’d like to assist the Perkins in advancing medical research, express your interest in becoming a Perkins volunteer today!

*Unfortunately, we cannot accept volunteers in the research labs.

EVENT VOLUNTEERING

The Perkins has three major events that raise funds for medical research – the New Town Toyota Walk for Women’s Cancer, the MACA Cancer 200 Ride for Research and the Perkins Plunge powered by MinRes.

All three events are only possible thanks to the generous help of volunteers who assist the Perkins in the following ways:

Administrative support and participant correspondence in the lead up to the event and following event days.
Pack packing and logistical support prior to the event
Event day support handing out food, directing traffic, setting up tents or simply cheering on participants.

If you are interested in volunteering at these Perkins events, please click the links below or send us an email and we’ll get in touch.

ADMIN VOLUNTEERING

There are currently no vacancies for Administrative Volunteering roles at the Perkins.

If you are interested in volunteering in an administrative capacity, please check back at a later date or express your interest to provide office support for one of the fundraising events listed above.