Melanoma Institute Australia

2025 MOGA Annual Scientific Meeting
2025-08-12 - 2025-08-14
The 2025 MOGA Annual Scientific Meeting will bring Australian Oncologists together to discuss, learn, and plan as we pivot further into the rapidly expanding field of cancer immunotherapy. The meeting Beyond the Checkpoints – Navigating the Immunotherapy Revolution, will be a timely opportunity to explore how immunotherapy has not replaced, but has enriched cancer care alongside more established treatment approaches. The meeting will draw national and international experts together to face the dual challenges of immunotherapy failure and immune-related adverse events. Sessions will provide updates on key clinical advances across major cancer types, and cover the insights needed for attendees to stay ahead of the next wave of immunotherapeutics that lie Beyond the Checkpoints. How clinicians navigate the ever-changing treatment options, moving goalposts of survival, and access to evolving standards of care will form the central focus of this year’s professional sessions.
As the peak national scientific forum for Medical Oncologists, the 2025 meeting will host a comprehensive mix of scientific and professional sessions including dedicated trainee and YOGA content, oral and poster presentations, an extensive Industry Exhibition, and networking and social events headlined by the Annual Meeting Dinner.
We welcome you to join your colleagues for an energising Annual Meeting in Melbourne on 12 – 14 August, 2025.
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SunSafe Student Program - Sydney, Wollstonecraft (Aug 2025)
2025-08-14 08:45 - 14:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Poche Centre, 40 Rocklands Road, Wollstonecraft, NSW, 2065, Australia
Help change attitudes about sun safety in a very important demographic: our youth.

Melanoma Institute Australia’s SunSafe Student Ambassador Program is a free one-day workshop that teaches teens about the importance of sun safety and the dangers of tanning, while developing their public speaking skills and empowering them to be champions of change within their school community. The program promotes student wellbeing and fulfils PDHPE/HPE curriculum outcomes.

Schools are invited to send 3-5 students from Years 8-10 plus an accompanying teacher to participate in this important program.

2025 locations include:

Wollstonecraft, Sydney (14 August)
Camperdown, Sydney (20 August)
Cottesloe, Perth (27 August)
Hobart (4 September)
Brisbane (9 September)
Ballina (12 September)
Wagga Wagga (18 September)

VIEW INFORMATION SHEET ABOUT SYDNEY EVENT Schools – please register now using button below – places are filling fast!
SCHOOLS – REGISTER NOW

Parents – please encourage your child’s school to attend, or complete the expression of interest form below.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM
The SunSafe Program is an initiative of Melanoma Institute Australia and is held in partnership with Cancer Council NSW, Sydney Local Health District and Northern Sydney Local Health District.

SunSafe Student Program - Sydney, Camperdown (Aug 2025)
2025-08-20 08:45 - 14:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Kerry Packer Education Centre, John Hopkins Drive, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia

SunSafe Student Program - Perth (Aug 2025)
2025-08-27 08:45 - 14:30 (Australia/Perth) | Cancer Wellness Centre, 80 Railway St, Cottesloe, WA, 6011, Australia
Help change attitudes about sun safety in a very important demographic: our youth.

Melanoma Institute Australia’s SunSafe Student Ambassador Program is a free one-day workshop that teaches teens about the importance of sun safety and the dangers of tanning, while developing their public speaking skills and empowering them to be champions of change within their school community. The program promotes student wellbeing and fulfils PDHPE/HPE curriculum outcomes.

Schools are invited to send 3-5 students from Years 8-10 plus an accompanying teacher to participate in this important program.

2025 locations include:

Wollstonecraft, Sydney (14 August)
Camperdown, Sydney (20 August)
Cottesloe, Perth (27 August)
Hobart (4 September)
Brisbane (9 September)
Ballina (12 September)
Wagga Wagga (18 September)

VIEW INFORMATION SHEET ABOUT PERTH EVENT Schools – please register now using button below – places are filling fast!
SCHOOLS – REGISTER NOW

Parents – please encourage your child’s school to attend, or complete the expression of interest form below.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM
The SunSafe Program is an initiative of Melanoma Institute Australia and is held in partnership with Cancer Council WA.

Hobart Dinner Update: Neoadjuvant Treatment - Shaping Clinical Practice
2025-08-29 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Crowne Plaza (Aura Event Space – Level 12), 110 Liverpool St, Hobart, TAS, 6000, Australia
Melanoma Institute Australia invites healthcare professionals to attend an in-person educational event focused on the evolving role of neoadjuvant immunotherapy. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear the latest evidence and trial outcomes, understand the clinical rationale for neoadjuvant approaches, and explore how this strategy is being applied in real-world settings.
Presented by:*

A/Prof Alexander van Akkooi – Surgical Oncologist, Melanoma Institute Australia
A/Prof Louise Nott – Medical Oncologist, Icon Cancer Centre

This meeting is suitable for Surgeons, General Practitioners, Skin Cancer GPs, Medical Oncologists, and other clinicians involved in multidisciplinary melanoma care.
A light dinner will be provided. Kindly let us know of any dietary requirements when registering.
*Program is subject to change.
Date: Friday 29 August 2025, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Venue: Crowne Plaza (Centurian 1 Room), 110 Liverpool St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Cost: Free
CPD: A certificate of attendance for 2 hours will be provided for your records.
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Launceston Brunch Update: Neoadjuvant Treatment - Shaping Clinical Practice
2025-08-30 11:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Peppers Silo Hotel, 89-91 Lindsay St, Invermay, TAS, 7248, Australia
Melanoma Institute Australia invites healthcare professionals to attend an in-person educational event focused on the evolving role of neoadjuvant immunotherapy. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear the latest evidence and trial outcomes, understand the clinical rationale for neoadjuvant approaches, and explore how this strategy is being applied in real-world settings
Presented by:*

A/Prof Alexander van Akkooi – Surgical Oncologist, Melanoma Institute Australia

This meeting is suitable for Surgeons, General Practitioners, Skin Cancer GPs, Medical Oncologists, and other clinicians involved in multidisciplinary melanoma care.
A light brunch will be provided. Kindly let us know of any dietary requirements when registering.
*Program is subject to change.
Date: Saturday 30 August 2025, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: Peppers Silo Hotel, 89-91 Lindsay St, Invermay TAS 7248
Cost: Free
CPD: A certificate of attendance for 2 hours will be provided for your records.
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SunSafe Student Program – Hobart (Sept 2025)
2025-09-04 08:45 - 14:30 (Australia/Sydney) | St Michael’s Collegiate School, Senior School Campus, 218 Macquarie St, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Help change attitudes about sun safety in a very important demographic: our youth.

Melanoma Institute Australia’s SunSafe Student Ambassador Program is a free one-day workshop that teaches teens about the importance of sun safety and the dangers of tanning, while developing their public speaking skills and empowering them to be champions of change within their school community. The program promotes student wellbeing and fulfils PDHPE/HPE curriculum outcomes.

Schools are invited to send 3-5 students from Years 8-10 plus an accompanying teacher to participate in this important program.

2025 locations include:

Wollstonecraft, Sydney (14 August)
Camperdown, Sydney (20 August)
Cottesloe, Perth (27 August)
Hobart (4 September)
Brisbane (9 September)
Ballina (12 September)
Wagga Wagga (18 September)

VIEW INFORMATION SHEET ABOUT HOBART EVENT Schools – please register now using button below – places are filling fast!
SCHOOLS – REGISTER NOW

Parents – please encourage your child’s school to attend, or complete the expression of interest form below.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM
The SunSafe Program is an initiative of Melanoma Institute Australia.

SunSafe Student Program - Brisbane (Sept 2025)
2025-09-09 08:45 - 14:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Translational Research Institute, 37 Kent St, Woolloongabba, QLD, 4102, Australia
Help change attitudes about sun safety in a very important demographic: our youth.

Melanoma Institute Australia’s SunSafe Student Ambassador Program is a free one-day workshop that teaches teens about the importance of sun safety and the dangers of tanning, while developing their public speaking skills and empowering them to be champions of change within their school community. The program promotes student wellbeing and fulfils PDHPE/HPE curriculum outcomes.

Schools are invited to send 3-5 students from Years 8-10 plus an accompanying teacher to participate in this important program.

2025 locations include:

Wollstonecraft, Sydney (14 August)
Camperdown, Sydney (20 August)
Cottesloe, Perth (27 August)
Hobart (4 September)
Brisbane (9 September)
Ballina (12 September)
Wagga Wagga (18 September)

VIEW INFORMATION SHEET ABOUT BRISBANE EVENT Schools – please register now using button below – places are filling fast!
SCHOOLS – REGISTER NOW

Parents – please encourage your child’s school to attend, or complete the expression of interest form below.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM
The SunSafe Program is an initiative of Melanoma Institute Australia.

SunSafe Student Program – Ballina (Sept 2025)
2025-09-12 08:45 - 14:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Xavier Catholic College, 2 Redford Dr, Skennars Head, NSW, 2478, Australia
Help change attitudes about sun safety in a very important demographic: our youth.

Melanoma Institute Australia’s SunSafe Student Ambassador Program is a free one-day workshop that teaches teens about the importance of sun safety and the dangers of tanning, while developing their public speaking skills and empowering them to be champions of change within their school community. The program promotes student wellbeing and fulfils PDHPE/HPE curriculum outcomes.

Schools are invited to send 3-5 students from Years 8-10 plus an accompanying teacher to participate in this important program.

2025 locations include:

Wollstonecraft, Sydney (14 August)
Camperdown, Sydney (20 August)
Cottesloe, Perth (27 August)
Hobart (4 September)
Brisbane (9 September)
Ballina (12 September)
Wagga Wagga (18 September)

VIEW INFORMATION SHEET ABOUT BALLINA EVENT Schools – please register now using button below – places are filling fast!
SCHOOLS – REGISTER NOW

Parents – please encourage your child’s school to attend, or complete the expression of interest form below.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM
The SunSafe Program is an initiative of Melanoma Institute Australia and is held in partnership with Cancer Council NSW.

SunSafe Student Program - Wagga Wagga (Sept 2025)
2025-09-18 08:45 - 14:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Notre Dame University (Wagga Wagga Clinical School), 40 Hardy Avenue, Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650, Australia
Help change attitudes about sun safety in a very important demographic: our youth.

Melanoma Institute Australia’s SunSafe Student Ambassador Program is a free one-day workshop that teaches teens about the importance of sun safety and the dangers of tanning, while developing their public speaking skills and empowering them to be champions of change within their school community. The program promotes student wellbeing and fulfils PDHPE/HPE curriculum outcomes.

Schools are invited to send 3-5 students from Years 8-10 plus an accompanying teacher to participate in this important program.

2025 locations include:

Wollstonecraft, Sydney (14 August)
Camperdown, Sydney (20 August)
Cottesloe, Perth (27 August)
Hobart (4 September)
Brisbane (9 September)
Ballina (12 September)
Wagga Wagga (18 September)

VIEW INFORMATION SHEET ABOUT WAGGA WAGGA EVENT Schools – please register now using button below – places are filling fast!
SCHOOLS – REGISTER NOW

Parents – please encourage your child’s school to attend, or complete the expression of interest form below.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM
The SunSafe Program is an initiative of Melanoma Institute Australia and is held in partnership with Cancer Council NSW.

Perth Melanoma Community Forum 2025
2025-10-09 15:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | Cancer Wellness Centre, 80 Railway St, Cottesloe, WA, 6011, Australia
Our Melanoma Community Forum is designed to empower patients and their carers with the latest information from expert speakers on melanoma research, treatment and support.
Melanoma Institute Australia is inviting WA melanoma patients, family, friends and the wider community to attend our annual Melanoma Community Forum, where you will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts in the field of melanoma research, treatment and support.
The forum will end with a panel of esteemed melanoma specialists who will be present to discuss cutting-edge developments and answer your questions, followed by a networking session with canapes.
This forum is an excellent opportunity for patients, caregivers and community members to gain knowledge, ask questions and connect with others who share an interest in melanoma awareness and treatment.
We hope you can join us for this informative and inspiring event.
Guest Speakers include:

Dr Piyush Grover – Medical Oncologist, Fiona Stanley Hospital
Dr Peter Lau – Medical Oncologist, Post Doctoral Translational Immuno-Oncology Fellow, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
Dr Alexandra O’Neill – Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Western Australia Plastic Surgery Centre.

The following organisations will be in attendance to provide support information:

MPA (Melanoma Patients Australia)
Cancer Council WA
Solaris Cancer Care
Carers WA
WA Kirkbride Melanoma Advisory Service
Canteen.

Canapes will be served. Doors open at 3:30pm for registrations with a sharp 4pm commencement of official proceedings.
COST: Free
RSVP: By 2nd October 2025
This forum is hosted by Melanoma Institute Australia WA and supported by Carers WA and Lotterywest, celebrating Carers Week 2025.
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2025 Sydney GP Dermoscopy Workshop: Melanoma in Focus
2025-11-01 08:30 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Poche Centre, 40 Rocklands Road, Wollstonecraft, NSW, 2065, Australia
Develop your dermoscopy skills at our upcoming workshop hosted by Melanoma Institute Australia.
Dermoscopy is an invaluable tool for General Practitioners, offering a detailed assessment of skin lesions in everyday practice.
This introductory workshop is designed for General Practitioners who are new to dermoscopy or looking to build confidence in skin lesion assessment, with a focus on its role in diagnosing and monitoring melanoma in general practice.
Participants will build confidence by gaining foundational knowledge and practical skills in identifying structures and distinguishing skin lesions, including melanoma, through the “Chaos and clues” algorithm, as well as identifying common benign entities.
Date and Time: Saturday 1 November 2025, 8:30am to 2pm (Note: Registration will open at 8:00am with presentations commencing at 8:30am sharp)
Location: The Poche Centre, 40 Rocklands Rd, Wollstonecraft NSW 2065, Australia
Cost: Free (Note: morning tea and lunch will be provided)
CPD: This event has been accredited for 4.5hr EA hours with RACGP (ID: 1326917), SkinPro CPD (ID: 10119) and ACRRM (ID: 37655).
PRESENTERS:*

A/Prof Paul Fishburn – Skin Cancer GP, Norwest Skin Cancer Centre
Dr Christoph Sinz – Dermatologist, Melanoma Institute Australia
Dr Nigel Maher – Anatomical Pathologist, Melanoma Institute Australia

Please note: This event is for General GPs and is a foundational dermoscopy workshop.
More details / register at the link below.
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AOMA Virtual Summit
2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Virtual Event
Register now and join in the 2025 Australasian Ocular Melanoma Alliance (AOMA) Virtual Summit on Saturday 8 November, hosted by Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials.
This free online event (10am-4pm AEDT) will feature international and Australian experts in ocular melanoma, as well as consumer presentations. The event serves as a key platform for collaboration, learning, and advocacy in the treatment of this rare and aggressive cancer.
Anyone interested in ocular melanoma, from healthcare professionals to consumers, is welcome to attend.
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Specialists’ Symposium: Neoadjuvant Treatment in 2025
2025-11-24 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Hyatt Regency, 161 Sussex St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
We invite you to join our multidisciplinary experts for our hybrid symposium as we ensure the latest evidence translates into practice – and practice into better patient outcomes.
Following recent PBS listings of neoadjuvant regimens for Stage III melanoma, there is an urgent need for practical, real-world guidance on how to implement these therapies effectively within multidisciplinary care.
Join Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) for an Australian-first live-streamed symposium to support multidisciplinary clinicians in navigating the evolving treatment landscape.
Chaired by Professor Georgina Long AO and featuring world-leading multidisciplinary experts, this symposium will provide you with practical, case-based insights into patient and treatment selection, multidisciplinary coordination and response assessment — equipping clinicians to deliver this new standard of care — and will highlight upcoming research efforts to further improve outcomes for patients.
Join us either in person for a three-course dinner at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney or online to access the live stream. Note: seats are strictly limited for the in-person dinner.
This symposium is for Healthcare Professionals only and is designed for Medical Oncologists, Surgeons, Pathologists, Dermatologists, Radiation Oncologists and relevant Trainees.
OUR SPEAKERS:*
Chair:

Prof Georgina Long AO (Medical Oncologist and Medical Director, Melanoma Institute Australia, The University of Sydney and Royal North Shore Hospital)

Presenters:

A/Prof Alexander Menzies (Medical Oncologist, Melanoma Institute Australia, Royal North Shore Hospital and The University of Sydney)
A/Prof Alexander van Akkooi (Surgical Oncologist, Melanoma Institute Australia, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and The University of Sydney
Dr Robert Rawson (Pathologist, Melanoma Institute Australia and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital)

Panel Chair:

A/Prof Ines Silva (Medical Oncologist, Melanoma Institute Australia)

Panellists:

Prof Angela Hong (Radiation Oncologist and Deputy Medical Director, Melanoma Institute Australia)
Dr Thomas Pennington (Surgical Oncologist, Melanoma Institute Australia and Northern Beaches Hospital)
A/Prof Matteo Carlino (Medical Oncologist, Melanoma Institute Australia, Westmead Hospital and Blacktown Hospital)
Aled Gaynor (CNC, Melanoma Institute Australia)

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Monday 24 November 2025
Time:

In person: 6:00-9:00pm AEDT (Sydney)
Online: 7:00-9:00pm AEDT (check your local time)

Location:

In person: Hyatt Regency Sydney
Online: Via Zoom (a link will be sent to you prior to the meeting)

Cost: Free
CPD: A certificate of attendance for 2 hours will be provided for your CPD records.
In person seats are strictly limited so please reserve your ticket ASAP and advise us if you’re no longer able to make it so that we can offer your ticket to someone else.
*Program and speakers are subject to change.

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Hybrid GP Education Breakfast: A Deep Dive into Diagnosing Acral and Nodular Melanoma
2026-02-21 08:30 - 13:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Poche Centre (or online), 40 Rocklands Road, Wollstonecraft, NSW, 2065, Australia
Join us for an advanced hybrid educational breakfast designed for Skin Cancer Doctors and experienced General Practitioners wanting to strengthen their dermoscopy skills and build greater confidence in diagnosing less common melanoma subtypes.
Hosted by Melanoma Institute Australia and held in partnership with St Vincent’s Hospital Australia, this engaging workshop will focus on diagnosing acral and nodular melanoma—aggressive subtypes that can be difficult to recognise, even for experienced clinicians.
Designed for clinicians already familiar with dermoscopy and looking to extend their expertise, the program includes expert presentations, case discussions, small-group learning, and interactive panel sessions exploring the dermoscopic structures essential for identifying these challenging melanoma types.
AGENDA*
8:30am – Registration opens with breakfast served on arrival
SESSION 1
9:00am – Welcome and housekeeping – Prof Pascale Guitera (Dermatologist, MIA) – Livestream opens
9:05am – Dermoscopy of acral melanoma – Dr Lachlan Byth (Dermatologist, MIA)
9:55am – Dermoscopy of nodular melanoma – Prof Pascale Guitera
10:45am – Q&A – Led by A/Prof Paul Fishburn and featuring Dr Lachlan Byth and Prof Pascale Guitera on panel – Livestream closes
11:00am – Morning tea

SESSION 2
11:30am – Interactive case study based small group discussions facilitated by:

A/Prof Paul Fishburn and Dr Christene Mikhail in Wollstonecraft (The Poche Centre)
Dr Tracey Purnell in Wagga Wagga (Notre Dame University Wagga)

*Program and speakers are subject to change.
Viewing options:

Online for the 2-hr livestream didactic lectures and Q&A only (2 EA CPD hours)
In person at The Poche Centre, Wollstonecraft to view the live lectures, Q&A and a facilitated small-group case discussion (2 EA and 1.5 RP CPD hours)
In person at our satellite meeting in Wagga Wagga to view the livestream lectures together followed by an in-person facilitated small-group case discussion (2 EA and 1.5 RP CPD hours)

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Saturday 21 February 2026
Times:

In-Person – 8:30AM–1:00PM AEDT
Online – 9:00AM–11:00AM AEDT

LOCATION:
In-Person:

The Poche Centre, 40 Rocklands Rd, Wollstonecraft
Notre Dame University Wagga, 40 Hardy Ave, Wagga Wagga

Online: A unique link will be sent to you before the event.
COST: Free
CPD:
A certificate of attendance will be provided. This event has been accredited for with RACGP (ID: 1436973), ACRRM (ID: 39615) and SkinPro CPD (ID: 10121).
Attendees will either receive 2 EA CPD hours (if viewing online) or 2 EA and 1.5 RP CPD hours if viewing at one of our in-person locations.
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2026 Melanoma and Skin Cancer Nurse Symposium
2026-05-07 08:30 - 15:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Poche Centre, 40 Rocklands Road, Wollstonecraft, NSW, 2065, Australia
Join Melanoma Institute Australia for our annual Melanoma and Skin Cancer Nurse Symposium — a full-day educational symposium designed for nurses involved in the care of patients with skin cancer.
This symposium will explore how nurses shape patient outcomes across the full continuum of care, from patient education and prevention to advanced treatment and survivorship. Through expert-led presentations, practical case discussions and interactive sessions, attendees will gain up-to-date knowledge and real-world strategies to enhance clinical practice and patient education.
Program:*

Shaping outcomes in skin cancer: Prevention messaging, risk identification and targeted screening – Prof Anne Cust (Epidemiologist)
Optimising outcomes for skin cancer patients with inflammatory skin disease – Denise Wilson (Dermatology CNS) and Anna Jatko (Dermatology CNS)
Sunscreen explained: Practical guidance for patient education – Dr Annika Smith (Dermatologist)
The emerging role of TILs therapy in melanoma – Rebecca Johnson (National Melanoma Nurses Program Manager)
Early warning signs of immunotherapy toxicity: Case scenarios – Prof Georgina Long AO (Medical Oncologist) and Aled Gaynor (Med Onc CNC) and Olivia van Schouwen (Med Onc CNC)
Vulval and anal mucosal melanoma: Multidisciplinary team discussion – Dr Thomas Pennington (Surgical Oncologist), A/Prof Alexander Menzies (Medical Oncologist), Dr Robert Rawson (Pathologist) and Natalie Foster (Melanoma/Surgical Oncology CNC)
Supporting intimacy following a melanoma diagnosis – Prof Kate White (Chair of Cancer Nursing, The University of Sydney)
We told them …. So why didn’t it stick? Rethinking patient education in melanoma care – Michelle Rosano (National Melanoma Nurse Program Education Manager) and Claire Gore (Senior Clinical Psychologist)
Educating with impact – Katharine Collins (Presentation Skills Coach)
*Please note that the program is subject to change.

Designed by nurses for multidisciplinary nurses, this symposium offers a valuable opportunity to learn, connect and strengthen your impact in melanoma and skin cancer care.
Cost: $100 (+ GST). Ticket prices includes all catering.
CPD: A Certificate of Attendance will be given after the event for your own CPD records.
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Photoprotection in the high-risk patient and navigating UV science
2026-05-14 17:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Poche Centre (or online), 40 Rocklands Road, Wollstonecraft, NSW, 2065, Australia
Join Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) for an evidence-based educational session designed for multidisciplinary healthcare professionals caring for patients at increased risk of skin cancer and ultraviolet (UV) damage.
Chaired by MIA’s Prof Pascale Guitera, and featuring special guest Prof Henry Lim, a global leader in photoprotection, this session combines world-class expertise with clinically relevant insights. Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with Prof Lim to discuss key questions and practical considerations in photoprotection.
PROGRAM:*
5:00pm – Registration and light refreshments served on arrival
5:30pm – Welcome and housekeeping – Prof Pascale Guitera (Livestream opens)
5:35pm – Photoprotection in the high-risk patient and navigating UV science – Prof Henry Lim
6:00pm – Interactive Q&A with Prof Lim, led by Prof Guitera
6:30pm – Close
Details
Date: Thursday 14 May 2026
Time: 5:30pm–6:30pm AEST (Registration opens and light refreshments will be served from 5pm for face-to-face guests)
Locations:
• Face-to-face in Sydney at The Poche Centre (40 Rocklands Rd, Wollstonecraft)
• Online – A unique link will be sent before the event.
Cost: Free
CPD: A certificate of attendance will be provided.
RSVP: By 10 May 2026. Note that ticket numbers are strictly limited for our face-to-face event and we encourage you to register early if you’d like to attend in person.
This event is supported by La Roche Posay and delivered as part of the MIA Education Program, which receives support through unrestricted educational grants from MSD, Bristol Myers Squibb and HEINE.
*Program may be subject to change.
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MPA-MIA Community Webinar Series 2026
2026-07-14 - 2026-07-28
Join us for an informative series of three live webinars for patients with melanoma and their carers.
Hosted by Melanoma Patients Australia (MPA) and Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA), each week our free webinar will provide you with a rare opportunity to hear from medical experts and community members as they focus on a different topic of interest each week. The webinar will conclude with a Q&A panel discussion.
The webinars are held every Tuesday evening for three weeks. Please click on the registration link below for each webinar that you’d like to attend.
Note that the webinars are held from 7pm to 8pm AEST.
Cost: Free
Webinar One: ‘Your melanoma nurse: What they do and how they help’
When: Tuesday 14 July | 7 – 8pm AEST
Speakers:

Rebecca Johnson – National Melanoma Nurses Program Manager
Peta Holly – Specialist Melanoma Telehealth Nurse
A community member

REGISTERWebinar Two: ‘Understanding endocrine side effects of immunotherapy’
When: Tuesday 21 July | 7 – 8pm AEST
Speakers:

Dr Stephanie Zunder – Medical Oncologist
Dr Annabel Hayes – Endocrinologist
Aled Gaynor – Medical Oncology Clinical Nurse Consultant
A community member

REGISTERWebinar Three: ‘Understanding sentinel lymph node biopsies: Helping you decide’
When: Tuesday 21 July | 7 – 8pm AEST
Speakers:

A/Prof Alexander van Akkooi – Surgical Oncologist
Shahn Coburn – Surgical Clinical Nurse Consultant
A community member

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