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Peter Mac gets $3 million boost for research preventing surgery complications
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US award for Peter Mac researcher
Game-changing Peter Mac research destroys cancer-causing RNA
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Peter Mac awarded $3 million MRFF genomics grant
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Peter Mac to open to the public for Open House Melbourne
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New designs chosen for Peter Mac’s bereavement bags
Professor Jason Payne
Biography
Professor Jason Payne joined Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre as Chief Executive in November 2023.
Professor Payne is a health professional with almost 30 years’ clinical, management and leadership experience.
He has deep experience working with diverse stakeholders, strengthening relationships across the public health sector, and creating new connections in Australia and internationally.
With a passion for developing teams that excel, Professor Payne’s leadership is orientated towards continuous improvement. He is a champion for wellbeing, driven by a strong belief that people perform at their best when they feel supported at work.
Prior to joining Peter Mac, Professor Payne served in a series of executive roles at Mercy Health, including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive of Health Services.
He began his career as a nurse in 1994 at Austin Health, holding a range of management, clinical, clinical education, and project positions.
Between 2010 and 2016, he was Divisional Director of Cancer and Neurosciences at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer, Wellness and Research Centre. During that time, Professor Payne oversaw the transition of cancer services from within Austin Health to the then-new Centre.
Connected to Australia’s tertiary health academic network, Professor Payne’s current academic appointments are at the University of Notre Dame (Sydney) where he is an Adjunct Professor for the School of Medicine, and Professor (Enterprise) at the University of Melbourne Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (Nursing).
In 2014, Professor Payne obtained a Master of Enterprise (Executive) from the University of Melbourne (Melbourne Business School).
Professor Payne currently serves on the:
- Board of Directors, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Alliance
- Board of Directors, Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance
- Western & Central Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service Governance Committee
- Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service Governance and Executive Committee
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Professor Jason Payne
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First steps to navigating Peter Mac
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We offer care that goes beyond treatment
Peter Mac has a wellbeing approach to care. We base this on a fundamental belief that the best cancer care treats the person and the disease. The Wellbeing Centre is a sanctuary for patients, their families and carers. It is a gathering place that is open, accepting and welcoming for all.
Cancer can be hard to deal with and we know that getting treatment is only part of it. You might have other challenges and need help with them. We offer many kinds of help for you, your loved ones, and your carers. Each resource can help you deal with how cancer affects your body, emotions and money.
The Victorian Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Service is a team of health and other professionals who specialise in the care of young people aged 15 to 25. We work with you and your healthcare team to support you at all stages of the cancer journey, anywhere in Victoria.
You are a carer if you’re taking care of someone with cancer. You might be a family member, friend or neighbour. Our wonderful volunteer service is here to help to make things a little easier for you and the person you’re caring for. They offer a range of support, resources, and items to help you.
The Psychosocial Oncology Program is a multidisciplinary team. This includes clinical psychologists, social workers, PCLNs, and psychiatrists/psychiatric registrars. They assess patients at risk of mental health problems. They will also assess and treat those with current mental health problems.
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