Melanoma Institute Australia

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 | 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 | WA
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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