BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Melanoma Institute Australia - ECPv6.18.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Melanoma Institute Australia
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://melanoma.org.au
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Melanoma Institute Australia
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Australia/Sydney
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1100
TZOFFSETTO:+1000
TZNAME:AEST
DTSTART:20250405T160000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1000
TZOFFSETTO:+1100
TZNAME:AEDT
DTSTART:20251004T160000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1100
TZOFFSETTO:+1000
TZNAME:AEST
DTSTART:20260404T160000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1000
TZOFFSETTO:+1100
TZNAME:AEDT
DTSTART:20261003T160000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1100
TZOFFSETTO:+1000
TZNAME:AEST
DTSTART:20270403T160000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1000
TZOFFSETTO:+1100
TZNAME:AEDT
DTSTART:20271002T160000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1100
TZOFFSETTO:+1000
TZNAME:AEST
DTSTART:20280401T160000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1000
TZOFFSETTO:+1100
TZNAME:AEDT
DTSTART:20280930T160000
END:DAYLIGHT
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260507T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260507T153000
DTSTAMP:20260302T225259Z
CREATED:20260302T010531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T225259Z
UID:10000260-1778142600-1778167800@melanoma.org.au
SUMMARY:2026 Melanoma and Skin Cancer Nurse Symposium
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nProgram:* \n\nShaping outcomes in skin cancer: Prevention messaging\, risk identification and targeted screening – Prof Anne Cust (Epidemiologist)\nOptimising outcomes for skin cancer patients with inflammatory skin disease – Denise Wilson (Dermatology CNS) and Anna Jatko (Dermatology CNS)\nSunscreen explained: Practical guidance for patient education – Dr Annika Smith (Dermatologist)\nThe emerging role of TILs therapy in melanoma – Rebecca Johnson (National Melanoma Nurses Program Manager)\nEarly 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)\nVulval 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)\nSupporting intimacy following a melanoma diagnosis – Prof Kate White (Chair of Cancer Nursing\, The University of Sydney)\nWe 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)\nEducating with impact – Katharine Collins (Presentation Skills Coach)\n*Please note that the program is subject to change.\n\nDesigned by nurses for multidisciplinary nurses\, this symposium offers a valuable opportunity to learn\, connect and strengthen your impact in melanoma and skin cancer care. \nCost: $100 (+ GST). Ticket prices includes all catering. \nCPD: A Certificate of Attendance will be given after the event for your own CPD records. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://melanoma.org.au/event/2026-melanoma-and-skin-cancer-nurse-symposium/
LOCATION:The Poche Centre\, 40 Rocklands Road\, Wollstonecraft\, NSW\, 2065\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Education,Clinician Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://melanoma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Nurse-Symposium_WEB-banner_1200-x-675.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260514T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260514T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T043027Z
CREATED:20260216T040316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T043027Z
UID:10000255-1778779800-1778783400@melanoma.org.au
SUMMARY:Photoprotection in the high-risk patient and navigating UV science
DESCRIPTION: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. \nChaired 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. \nPROGRAM:* \n5:00pm – Registration and light refreshments served on arrival\n5:30pm – Welcome and housekeeping – Prof Pascale Guitera (Livestream opens)\n5:35pm – Photoprotection in the high-risk patient and navigating UV science – Prof Henry Lim\n6:00pm – Interactive Q&A with Prof Lim\, led by Prof Guitera\n6:30pm – Close \nDetails \nDate: Thursday 14 May 2026\nTime: 5:30pm–6:30pm AEST (Registration opens and light refreshments will be served from 5pm for face-to-face guests)\nLocations:\n• Face-to-face in Sydney at The Poche Centre (40 Rocklands Rd\, Wollstonecraft)\n• Online – A unique link will be sent before the event.\nCost: Free\nCPD: A certificate of attendance will be provided.\nRSVP: 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. \nThis 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. \n*Program may be subject to change. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://melanoma.org.au/event/photoprotection-in-the-high-risk-patient-and-navigating-uv-science/
LOCATION:The Poche Centre (or online)\, 40 Rocklands Road\, Wollstonecraft\, NSW\, 2065\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Education,Clinician Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://melanoma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1200-x-675_Photoprotection-in-high-risk-patient.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTSTAMP:20260728T235958Z
CREATED:20260401T234731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T235958Z
UID:10000282-1783987200-1785283199@melanoma.org.au
SUMMARY:MPA-MIA Community Webinar Series 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative series of three live webinars for patients with melanoma and their carers. \nHosted 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. \nThe 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. \nNote that the webinars are held from 7pm to 8pm AEST.\nCost: Free \nWebinar One: ‘Your melanoma nurse: What they do and how they help’ \nHeld on Tuesday 14 July \nSpeakers: \n\nPeta Holly\, Specialist Melanoma Telehealth Nurse\nRebecca Johnson\, National Melanoma Nurses Program Manager\nTed Mlynarz\, Patient Speaker\n\nWATCH RECORDINGWebinar Two: ‘Understanding endocrine side effects of immunotherapy’\nHeld on Tuesday 21 July \nSpeakers: \n\nDr Stephanie Zunder – Medical Oncologist\nDr Annabelle Hayes – Endocrinologist\nAled Gaynor – Medical Oncology Clinical Nurse Consultant\nCarmel Finnegan – Community member\n\nWATCH RECORDINGWebinar Three: ‘Understanding sentinel lymph node biopsies: Helping you decide’ \nHeld on Tuesday 28 July \nSpeakers: \n\nA/Prof Alexander van Akkooi – Surgical Oncologist\nShahn Coburn – Nurse Practitioner\nElla Ania – Community member\n\nWATCH RECORDING
URL:https://melanoma.org.au/event/mpa-mia-community-webinar-series-2026/
LOCATION:TAS
CATEGORIES:Education,Patient Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://melanoma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MIAE0367-MIA-_-MPA_WEB-BANNER_1200x675-series.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261031T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261031T140000
DTSTAMP:20260804T223125Z
CREATED:20260803T053316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T223125Z
UID:10000324-1793435400-1793455200@melanoma.org.au
SUMMARY:Sydney GP Dermoscopy Workshop: Melanoma in Focus
DESCRIPTION:Dermoscopy is an invaluable tool for General Practitioners\, offering a detailed assessment of skin lesions in everyday practice. \nParticipants 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. \nOur workshop will also integrate essential aspects of dermatopathology\, enriching participants’ knowledge and enhancing their ability to interpret dermoscopic findings effectively. \nThe program also includes an overview of diagnosing lentigo maligna and the role that confocal imaging plays in the diagnostic and referral pathway for complex lesions. \nPlease note: This workshop is designed for General Practitioners and provides a foundational introduction to dermoscopy. Due to popular demand\, it is a repeat of the session held on 31 March 2026. \nPROGRAM:* \n8:30am – Welcome – Danielle Fischer (Education Program Manager)\n8:35am – Diving into dermoscopy: A beginner’s guide – A/Prof Paul Fishburn (Skin Cancer Doctor)\n10:30am – Morning tea\n11:00am – Common clinical entities – Dr Christene Mikhail (Skin Cancer Doctor)\n11:30am – Diagnosing lentigo maligna and the role of confocal microscopy – Dr Lachlan Byth (Dermatologist)\n12:00pm – Dermatopathology essentials: The key to understanding skin cancer – Dr Nigel Maher (Anatomical Pathologist)\n12:30pm – Lunch\n1:00pm – Dermatopathology dermoscopy correlation in melanoma cases – All speakers\n1:50pm – Interactive quiz\n2:00pm – Close \nLEARNING OUTCOMES: \n\nExplain the process and benefits for evaluating skin lesions under dermoscopy in general practice.\nIdentify common benign and malignant skin lesions using clinical and dermoscopic features.\nDiscuss the role of reflectance confocal microscopy in skin cancer diagnosis and identify appropriate indications for referral.\nSelect appropriate biopsy techniques and recognise common pitfalls in specimen handling to optimise diagnostic outcomes.\n\nEVENT DETAILS: \nDate: Saturday 31 October 2026\, 8:30am to 2pm (Note: Registration will open at 8:00am with presentations commencing at 8:30am sharp)\nCost: $150 (inc. GST). Ticket price includes all catering.\nParking: Complimentary parking is available onsite at The Poche Centre.\nCPD: This event has been accredited for 4.5hr EA hours with RACGP (ID: 1436723)\, ACCRM (ID: 42703) and SkinPro CPD (ID: 10119). \nNote: Seats are strictly limited so please reserve your ticket ASAP and advise us if you’re no longer able to make it. \n*Program and speakers are subject to change. Please note this is a live face-to-face event only and will not be recorded. \nMIA’s Education Program is proudly supported through unrestricted educational grants from Bristol Myers Squibb\, MSD and HEINE. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://melanoma.org.au/event/sydney-gp-dermoscopy-workshop/
LOCATION:The Poche Centre\, 40 Rocklands Road\, Wollstonecraft\, NSW\, 2065\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Education,Clinician Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://melanoma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GP-dermoscopy.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261111T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261111T140000
DTSTAMP:20261024T093333Z
CREATED:20261024T084840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261024T093333Z
UID:10000331-1794402000-1794405600@melanoma.org.au
SUMMARY:Melanoma risk assessment: A practical guide for GPs and Nurses
DESCRIPTION:Identifying patients at increased risk of melanoma is an important part of primary care. \nIn this engaging webinar from Melanoma Institute Australia\, leading Dermatologist A/Prof Linda Martin will guide healthcare professionals through key clinical and patient factors associated with melanoma risk\, the use of risk prediction tools to support personalised assessment\, and how to determine appropriate skin assessment\, surveillance and specialist referral. Participants will gain practical insights to help identify higher-risk individuals and guide next steps in their care. \nThe session will also feature Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist Denise Wilson exploring the role of nurses in educating patients about melanoma risk and supporting appropriate follow-up. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nRecognise the clinical and patient factors that indicate increased melanoma risk.\nUse risk prediction tools to support personalised melanoma risk assessment and identify patients who may benefit from increased or reduced surveillance.\nDetermine when to perform\, recommend or arrange further skin assessment and when referral to a specialist may be appropriate.\nEducate patients about melanoma risk\, skin awareness and the importance of appropriate skin surveillance to support informed decision-making and timely assessment.\n\nThis webinar is relevant for General Practitioners\, Skin Cancer GPs\, Nurses and other healthcare professionals. \nEvent details:  \nCost: Free\nCPD: A certificate of attendance for 1 EA hour will be provided for your CPD records. This activity is accredited with RACGP (ID: 1724681) and SkinPro CPD (ID 10125). \nThis webinar will be recorded. You are welcome to register even if you’re unable to attend the live webinar and we can send you a link to the recording afterwards. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://melanoma.org.au/event/melanoma-risk-assessment-a-practical-guide-for-gps-and-nurses/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Clinician Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://melanoma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/MIAE0311_Webinar_Melanoma-Risk-Assessment-Webinar_MIA-Website-Banner.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270304T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270304T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T070903Z
CREATED:20261030T070633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T070903Z
UID:10000332-1804149000-1804176000@melanoma.org.au
SUMMARY:Toxic Clues: An Immunotherapy Investigation
DESCRIPTION:Can you spot the clues before they become a crisis? \nJoin us for an immersive\, interactive workshop designed for nurses caring for people receiving immunotherapy across all cancer types. \nWhether you work in an oncology day unit\, inpatient ward\, or another setting where patients receiving immunotherapy may present\, this workshop will help you build confidence in recognising the clues\, asking the right questions and knowing when to escalate. \nFollow the evidence through real-world cases\, tackle the clinical grey zones\, learn from experienced cancer nurses and put your skills to the test in our Immunotherapy Escape Room. You’ll leave with practical strategies and tools you can take straight back to clinical practice. \nRecognise the clues. Connect the symptoms. Escalate with confidence. \nWho should attend? \nRegistration is open to Registered Nurses working in oncology day units\, inpatient wards\, or other clinical settings where they are administering or caring for patients receiving immunotherapy. \nEvent details \nCost: Free\nCatering: Morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.\nCPD: A certificate of attendance will be provided.\nTravel grants: Travel grants of up to $2\,000 per applicant are available to support nurses working in inpatient cancer centres or caring for patients receiving immunotherapy from across Australia to attend this one-day workshop in Sydney. \nPlaces are strictly limited and registration is essential. \nThis event is an initiative of Melanoma Institute Australia with event support from Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA) and funding provided by Australian Department of Health. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://melanoma.org.au/event/toxic-clues-immunotherapy-investigation/
LOCATION:PARKROYAL Darling Harbour\, 150 Day Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Education,Clinician Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://melanoma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/HUMANITIX_Nurse-Toxicity-Workshop_-2026.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Melanoma Institute Australia Education Team":MAILTO:education@melanoma.org.au
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR