At Peter Mac, we offer a free headwear and wig loan service to support patients experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatment.
The team can also provide hair removal services.
Wigs
The Peter Mac wig collection includes a wide variety of high-quality wigs in a variety of styles and colours to help you feel more comfortable and confident during this time.
Patients can borrow one wig from the service, free of charge.
The team will assist in selecting a wig that best suits your style.
Headwear
Our dedicated community volunteers sew thousands of new headwear pieces each year. They have a wide range of night caps, berets, turbans, head scarves, hats, and beanies available.
Patients can access up to three (3) pieces of headwear free of charge. Unlike wigs, these items are to keep and don't need to be returned.
Headwear room
We have designed our headwear room to provide you with privacy and dignity. We can cover mirrors with curtains. This is helpful if you don't wish to see your reflection until we have helped you fit your new headwear or wig. We are also able to separate the room with a curtain. This gives you the comfort of support from family or friends. At the same time, it avoids them seeing you without hair or during your hair loss.
The Headwear room is in the Volunteer Services Department at Peter Mac Melbourne and is open Monday to Fridays, from 9am to 3pm.
We encourage you to come into the Volunteer department to ensure the correct style and size. However, if you are not well enough to visit in person, a volunteer may be able to visit you on the ward and help with your wig or headwear needs in your room.
Contact
Volunteer services
- Phone: (03) 8559 6811
- Email: volunteer.service@petermac.org