News, Stories and Progress

Stay up to date with the latest news from Par 5 Business, including research breakthroughs, member achievements, partnership announcements, events and the progress we're making together to help shape the future of cancer in Australia.

 Why Business Succession Planning Should Start Earlier Than You Think

June 2026

Why Business Succession Planning Should Start Earlier Than You Think

For many business owners, succession planning and long-term business strategy can feel like decisions for the future. In reality, some of the most successful business transitions are the result of planning that begins years in advance.

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Putting Business to Work Against Cancer

October 2026

Putting Business to Work Against Cancer

the fight against cancer and creating impact beyond the workplace.

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Par 5 Business Marks Another Milestone for the Eliza Wilmot Scholarship

August 2026

Par 5 Business Marks Another Milestone for the Eliza Wilmot Scholarship

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Dr Kara Vine-Perrow on why sustainable funding is the missing piece in upper GI cancer research

July 2026

Dr Kara Vine-Perrow on why sustainable funding is the missing piece in upper GI cancer research

In a feature article for Women's Agenda, Par 5 Business Ambassador Dr Kara Vine-Perrow shared the challenges researchers face in securing long-term funding for cancer research. The article highlights how Par 5 Business is helping address this issue by creating a sustainable funding model that connects business activity with investment in upper gastrointestinal cancer research.

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The business case for funding cancer research, in Doug Hawkins' own words

May 2026

The business case for funding cancer research, in Doug Hawkins' own words

In Episode 13 of the Talking Business Podcast, Pancare Foundation, CEO Doug Hawkins joined host Leon Getler to discuss how Pancare Foundation has reimagined cancer fundraising through a business-led commercial model.

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A new model for cancer research funding led by Par 5 Business

April 2026

A new model for cancer research funding led by Par 5 Business

Par 5 Business featured on ABC National Radio in April 2026, with Pancare Foundation CEO Doug Hawkins joining ABC Evenings to discuss how the program is reshaping cancer fundraising.

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