Community
16 January, 2026
3D boost for cancer centre
THE latest in 3D technology is now being used to produce vital parts for equipment at South West Healthcare, Warrnambool.
Thanks to the generosity of Peter’s Project Foundation donors, the hospital has recently upgraded its 3D technology, which is being used by staff in the radiation department of the South West Regional Cancer Centre.
The new $15,700 printer will allow staff to produce larger parts in a shorter time frame according to biomedical engineer Geoff Ward.
“If the cancer centre needs a spare part for a piece of medical equipment, this new 3D machine is able to print it,” he said.
“This will not only cut down the amount of time it takes to produce parts, but it also expands the size of the parts our team can actually reproduce.
“We are extremely grateful to the Peter’s Project Foundation for this donation.”
The original 3D machine, also donated by the foundation, will now be used by the healthcare’s biomedical engineering department.
Peter’s Project Foundation Board member Vicki Jellie said the foundation was thrilled to once again provide funding towards equipment that would benefit not only the staff at the cancer centre but also cancer patients across the district.
“We are very grateful to all community members who donated not just towards this new 3D technology, but also the previous machine that the foundation also supported,” Vicki said.
“It’s also wonderful that the first machine has been repurposed.
“Our foundation contributes to various projects and fundraising campaigns right across the region throughout the year and we couldn’t continue to do this work without the generosity of the community, for which we are very grateful.”
