Australia is Ready for Proton Therapy - Now It's Time to Make It Happen
The Building, the Partnerships, the Expertise—Everything Is in Place. We have potential investors and room for more to make this a reality. With additional funding, we can be the first in Australia treat patients by 2028.
Key Statistics
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8,000+ Australians could benefit annually.
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30+ countries already offer proton therapy—AUSTRALIA STILL HAS NONE.
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World-Class Team: Experts who have delivered four proton centres internationally.
Timeline to First Patient Treatment
With funding secured, doors could open for treatment by 2028.
What is Proton Therapy?
Proton Therapy is a type of radiation treatment that uses high energy beams of proton to treat cancer.
Proton therapy is a highly advanced form of radiation therapy that uses protons—positively charged particles—to target and destroy cancer cells.
Unlike traditional X-ray radiotherapy, protons deliver their maximum dose at a specific depth in the body whilst sparing surrounding healthy tissues.
Proton therapy offers unparalleled precision,minimising damage to healthy tissues and reducing long-term side effects.
This is especially critical for paediatric patients, and adult cancers near critical structures.
For many patients, proton therapy is the optimal or only viable treatment option.
Worldwide there are more than 120 proton facilities operating
https://ptcog.site/index.php/facilities-in-operation-public
NONE ARE IN AUSTRALIA
Between 7,500 and 15,000 Australian cancer patients annually could benefit from Proton Therapy.
What Types of Cancer Can Be Treated with Proton Therapy
A list of cancers which may be treated by Proton Therapy can be found here https://www.pennmedicine.org/cancer/navigating-cancer-care/treatment-types/proton-therapy
Proton Therapy Sydney Mission
Our mission is to bring world-class, life-saving proton therapy to Australia, ensuring that all Australians— children and adults alike—have access to the most advanced cancer treatment closer to home.
We are committed to:
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Delivering cutting-edge care – Reducing side effects and improving outcomes for cancer patients.
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Ending the need for overseas travel – Keeping patients and families together during treatment.
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Driving medical innovation – Establishing Australia as a leader in advanced cancer care.
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Partnering with experts – Working with world-class clinicians, researchers, and technology providers.
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Making treatment accessible – Advocating for funding and government support to ensure affordability.
Our Mission
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Proton Therapy Sydney (PTS), in collaboration with Proton Therapy Australia (PTA), and HHS Healthcare (HHS) will deliver the first (private) Proton Therapy clinic in Australia.
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A single room clinic capable of easy replication to other locations
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Expected first patient treatment 2028.
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Detailed business case available on request, please enquire here
The technology is here. The expertise is here. Now, it's time to make it happen.
Podcast with Julie McCrossin (AM) about Proton Therapy
Location and Technology Partner
Location and Technology Partner
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The site is located at 100 Botany Road, Waterloo in Sydney
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Adjacent to the Waterloo Metro Station
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More information about the new precinct can be found here https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/kurraba-alexandria-sydney-nsw-life-sciences
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Technology partner - IBA (Belgium) world leader in proton therapy technology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1UgjZKNIxc
Proton Therapy Sydney - Operating Model
Operating Model
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The PTS operating model will follow the structure of an Australian private hospital in which Proton Therapy Sydney will provide staff and state-of-the-art equipment and offer open access to proton-accredited radiation oncologists from the public and private sectors to treat patients in their clinics.
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We believe this approach is inclusive and will enhance ongoing education and knowledge sharing amongst clinicians which, in turn, will provide greater access to proton therapy for more Australians.
Partners & Collaborators
The Roberts Proton Therapy Centre, University of Pennsylvania
Centrally located in Philadelphia, the Roberts Proton Therapy Center combines the unmatched expertise of world-renowned radiation specialists with the latest technology and compassionate care.
Penn Medicine's department of Radiation Oncology is a global leader in training proton therapy centre staff, with training developed specifically for physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, nurses and administrators. They have trained hundreds of healthcare professionals each throughout the world, most of which are affiliated with new proton Therapy Centres.
Proton Therapy Sydney will collaborate with the University of Pennsylvania for:
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Clinical Operations and Project Support
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Staff Training
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Case review
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Proton Therapy Sydney will appoint a renown clinical partner for:
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Patient Referrals
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Recruitment of patients nationally and internationally
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Cross appointment of physicists, radiation therapists and nursing staff
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Mutual collaborative research, national and international
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Possible appointment of Medical Director and co-branding
Investor Funding & Partnership Opportunities
Why Invest in Proton Therapy Sydney?
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First Mover Advantage:
No existing proton therapy centre in Australia. -
Revenue Potential:
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Proven Business Model:
Global proton therapy facilities operate successfully in 120 overseas facilities.
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High Demand:
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Medicare Funding:
By 2025 the government estimates 2,342 Australians annually could qualify for proton therapy reimbursement under existing and potential future Medicare indications.
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Established Global Partnerships:
Technology partner IBA and leading medical professionals.
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Site Ready in Sydney:
Located in a biotech and research hub.
Plans Filed for $490m Life Sciences Campus at Alexandria
Kurraba Launches Australia’s First Commercial Life Sciences Campus
Key Investment Needs
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Seed Capital:
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Private Equity & Healthcare Investors:
Opportunity to shape Australia’s future cancer care.
Proton Therapy Sydney Directors
Dr John O'Donnell
AM, MBBS Adel, MHP UNSW, Hon.MD QLD, FRACMA, FACHSM(Hon), FAICD Chair, PTS
Dr John O'Donnell has national experience in CEO roles in public, private and charitable sectors; from general practice to state-wide tertiary hospital and related services.
Susanne Bleasel
Managing Director, PTS
Susanne Bleasel, did a business case for the introduction of proton therapy to Australia for Hitachi. Later she formed Proton Therapy Australia and assembled a team of specialists who have worked with Australian and international proton leaders to study the feasibility, facility design and operational models suited best to Australia.
John Tucker
President
HHS Healthcare
Non-Executive Director, PTS
John Tucker, President HHS Healthcare, based in Florida, specialising in development and project management of radiotherapy services, including 4 proton facilities in the UK.
Patient Advocates
Shirley Scannell
In early 2010 I was experiencing breathing problems which my doctor diagnosed as asthma. Subsequent treatment for this did not help so I had a CT scan. The scan showed a large mass inside and behind my trachea and a biopsy revealed I had adenoid cystic carcinoma of the secondary salivary gland at the base of my trachea. This tumour does not respond to chemotherapy and the specialists at Royal North Shore hospital in Sydney informed me that an operation to remove this and then treat with conventional radiotherapy was too difficult within Australia. Radiotherapy alone to remove the tumour would damage my spine and other vital body organs nearby.
After consultation I was sent to see a world-renowned doctor in Philadelphia who could do the operation. However, after tests he said the operation was not possible without my losing a lung and significant risks. Instead, I was offered proton therapy at the Roberts Proton therapy centre there which had opened just months previously. Whilst preparation for this was undertaken, I had two weeks of conventional radiotherapy followed then by six weeks of proton therapy. The treatment was painless and although I was fatigued, I was able to return to Australia shortly after the treatment finished.
A CT scan a few weeks after my return showed no evidence of the tumour. I have minimal side effects only really a slight sore throat and having to eat meals slower. I really was in the right place at the right time as proton therapy has made a massive difference to my quality of life over the last fourteen years compared to the alternative of conventional radiotherapy alone.
Audrey’s Proton Therapy Journey
When our daughter Audrey was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour at the age of five, our world was turned upside down. The months that followed were filled with uncertainty, difficult decisions, and the urgent search for the safest and most effective treatment due to the location of the tumour and the challenges of radiating a young brain. In Australia we were prompted to respect the limitations of local treatment options, so we explored Proton Therapy – a more targeted alternative for paediatric brain tumours that reduced the collateral impact and late effects.
Through our research and connection, we found ourselves in conversation with Dr. Danny and the team at the University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute. From the very first interaction our overwhelming anxiety began to shift into clarity, calm and confidence. It was clear that we needed to go overseas to the Florida Institute who had treated many UK head and neck paediatric patients in the past with proton therapy. The institute demonstrated much improved outcomes using proton therapy treatment.
It is now more than a decade later and Audrey recently graduated from senior school and has just commenced studies in health. Her positive life outcomes are a testament to the impact of Proton Therapy treatment. We are driven to support many other families to advocate for proton therapy treatment for their children within Australia.
CONTACT
Proton Therapy Sydney
Proton Therapy Sydney Pty Ltd
ABN: 67650 264 896
Registered Office: L14, Tower 2, 101 Grafton Street, Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
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