LATEST NEWS
Community Fundraising Wrap Up July-Aug 2022
A big thank you to all our Community Fundraisers - from head shaves and haircuts, to community sporting events, big running festivals, in memory pages and a gourmet dinner - we are so thankful for the support.
Community Fundraising Wrap Up Jan-June 2022
Read about the creative ways our wonderful community fundraisers have been raising funds to support MIA to reach zero deaths from melanoma.
MIA Co-Medical Director Prof Georgina Long AO named as world’s top melanoma expert
Prof Long has been named No 1 Melanoma Expert in worldwide rankings just released by expertscape, based on articles published 2012-2022.
MIA’s MISSION
ZERO DEATHS FROM MELANOMA
MIA will achieve its mission through 3 pillars of action: Research, Clinical Care & Education.
MIA conducts its research under 5 themes; Prevention, Early Diagnosis & Treatment, Treatment of Metastatic Disease, Survivorship & Support and Health Economics.
1300
It is estimated 1300
Australians will die from
melanoma this year
30 mins
1 Australian is diagnosed
with melanoma every 30
minutes
90%
If caught early 90% of
melanomas can be cured
by surgery
Age 20-39
Melanoma is the most
common cancer affecting
Australians aged 20 to 39
