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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
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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 27 April 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
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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 MIA experts and an MPA community member 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’ \nWhen: Tuesday 14 July | 7 – 8pm AEST \nSpeakers: \n\nRebecca Johnson – National Melanoma Nurses Program Manager\nPeta Holly – Melanoma Telehealth Nurse Manager\nA Melanoma Patients Australia Community member\n\nREGISTERWebinar Two: ‘Understanding endocrine side effects of immunotherapy’\nWhen: Tuesday 21 July | 7 – 8pm AEST \nSpeakers: \n\nDr Stephanie Zunder – Medical Oncologist\nDr Annabel Hayes – Endocrinologist\nAled Gaynor – Medical Oncology Clinical Nurse Consultant\nA Melanoma Patients Australia Community member\n\nREGISTERWebinar Three: ‘Understanding sentinel lymph node biopsies: Helping you decide’ \nWhen: Tuesday 21 July | 7 – 8pm AEST \nSpeakers: \n\nA/Prof Alexander van Akkooi – Surgical Oncologist\nShahn Coburn – Surgical Clinical Nurse Consultant\nA Melanoma Patients Australia Community member\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://melanoma.org.au/event/mpa-mia-community-webinar-series-2026/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:Education,Patient Education
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