Since Skin Cancer Tasmania merged with Melanoma Institute Australia in 2022, there has been a strengthening around the awareness of melanoma locally, enhanced services for patients and their families, and an increase in education opportunities for clinicians.
Founded by Dianne Mason in 2014, Skin Cancer Tasmania started off its journey as Melanoma Tasmania, as a way of honouring Dianne’s mum, Judy Shelton, who passed away from the disease in 2004 after only an eight-week battle.
Dianne is now the State Manager – Tasmania for Melanoma Institute Australia.
Being part of Melanoma Institute Australia will help to bolster access to melanoma support services for melanoma patients in Tasmania as well as increase melanoma awareness and prevention, and expand opportunities for local clinicians to access leading melanoma education and research.
Support Services in Tasmania
We offer support and a link to others impacted by melanoma, to all Tasmanians, through:
- One-on- one sessions, either by telephone, email or in person
- Group sessions, run in conjunction with Melanoma Patients Australia
- Community forums
Please contact us via email tasmania@melanoma.org.au or call 0409 330 206.
Upcoming Events
Melanoma March events are being held across Australia for the 14th year to raise awareness and support Melanoma Institute Australia’s goal of zero deaths from melanoma.
MIA's SunSafe Student Ambassador Program is a free one-day workshop that teaches teens about the importance of sun safety, while developing their public speaking skills and empowering them to be champions of change.
Contact Melanoma Institute Australia – Tasmania
Dianne Mason
State Manager – Tasmania
tasmania@melanoma.org.au
0409 330 206
Nipaluna
Level 1 162 Macquarie Street
Hobart Tas 7000