Melanoma Institute Australia

Run from the Sun
2023-11-05 10:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Margate Tavern, 1704 Channel Highway, Margate, Tasmania, 7054, Australia
Join us for Run from the Sun on Sunday 5 November. It’s a fun day out in southern Tasmania for motorbike riders (and cars) to increase awareness of melanoma and raise funds for Melanoma Institute Australia research.
The meeting point is the Margate Tavern, with registration from 10am.
We’ll set off at 10:30am. It promises to be a fun day with auctions and prize draws. Cars can join in too!
Any questions, email Ken using the button below.
ANY QUESTIONS? EMAIL KEN

Amie's Softball Day
2023-11-12 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | French Fields, 48 Walteela Ave, Mount Austin, NSW, 2650, Australia
Join in the fun at Amie’s Softball Day, being held in Wagga Wagga on Sunday 12 November at 9am.
This annual awareness and fundraising event, hosted by MIA Amie St Clair Melanoma, is held in honour of Amie St Clair who was an avid softball player.
It is a mixed social competition for players 18 years and over with prizes, raffles and a BBQ. Please BYO playing equipment. Hats must be worn! Cost is $15 per person.
Get your friends together and register your team – or we can find you a team. Registrations close Thursday 9 November.
To register contact Moo on 0423 407 001 – or email her using the button below.
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Australian Army Band Kapooka Concert
2023-11-22 | Civic Theatre Wagga Wagga, Burns Way, off Tarcutta St, Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650, Australia
On Wednesday 22 November, The Australian Army Band Kapooka will be performing two free concerts at the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre in support of MIA Amie St Clair.

Since 1952 the Army Recruit Training Centre (ARTC) has been home to the Australian Army Band Kapooka, a full-time military band. In addition to military and ceremonial roles, the band provides support to local and regional charitable organisations and communities in the Riverina.

On Wed 22 Nov, as part of their community contribution, the Australian Army Band Kapooka will be performing two concerts at the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre – one at midday, and one at 6pm.

For these two concerts, Amie St Clair Melanoma (part of Melanoma Institute Australia) has been selected as the charity partner.

Treat yourself to a performance by the Australian Army Band Kapooka. It’s fun for the whole family (& its free!).

Reserve your free tickets using the buttons – until sold out!

Midday Concert – 12 midday

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Evening Concert – 6pm
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Melanoma Community Forum - Perth
2023-11-23 16:00 - 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.
WA melanoma patients, family, friends and the wider community are all invited to attend this informative and supportive event in the gardens of the Cancer Wellness Centre.
Refreshments and a light dinner will be served.
The event is from 4pm to 7.30pm (Doors open at 3:30pm with refreshments served on arrival)
COST: Free
Please RSVP by 20 November 2023, using the button below.
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Melanoma In Situ Webinar
2023-12-12 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online via Zoom
Melanoma Institute Australia invites all GPs and Nurses to join us for our latest webinar on melanoma in situ (MIS).
In this RACGP-accredited webinar, multidisciplinary experts will discuss diagnosis and management of MIS, the nursing role in topical treatments, and how to effectively communicate the diagnosis to the patient.
The webinar is free, however registration is essential.
You will receive a zoom link after you register.
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GP Education Breakfast
2024-02-24 08:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Poche Centre, 40 Rocklands Road, Wollstonecraft, NSW, 2065, Australia
Melanoma Institute Australia is pleased to invite you to our educational breakfast for Skin Cancer Doctors and GPs with an interest in skin cancer medicine.
Hear from our multidisciplinary experts as we discuss the alignment of skin cancer care between primary and specialist services that will ultimately elevate your practice and patient care.
PRESENTATIONS*:
• Challenging melanoma diagnoses – Dr Christoph Sinz (Dermatologist)
• Provision of surgical services by GPs and other specialists in skin cancer management – Assoc Prof Alexander van Akkooi (Surgical Oncologist)
• The role of the GP in radiological scanning for melanoma – Dr Kevin London (Nuclear Medicine Specialist)
• Advances in diagnostic technology – Prof Pascale Guitera (Dermatologist)
• Skin cancer follow up care and the importance of shared care – Assoc Prof Robyn Saw (General Surgeon)
• Understanding the increasing role of immunotherapy in melanoma: What GPs should know about complications and managing side effects – A/Prof Alexander Menzies (Medical Oncologist)
The breakfast session will also include several engaging case study discussions led by our hosts A/Prof Sydney Ch’ng (Plastic and Head & Neck Surgeon) and A/Prof Paul Fishburn (Skin Cancer GP).
Cost: Free
CPD: A certificate of attendance will be provided for 3 hours of CPD. Accreditation details will be provided shortly.
RSVP: By 13 February. Seats are strictly limited so please reserve your ticket ASAP and advise us if you’re no longer able to make it.
Please note this is a face-to-face event only.
*Program is subject to change.
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Melanoma March 2024
2024-03-02 - 2024-03-24 | CA
Melanoma March events are being held across Australia for the 13th year to raise awareness and support Melanoma Institute Australia’s life-saving research.
Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) is calling on all Australians to join its 2024 Melanoma March campaign, to support life-saving research and raise awareness about the disease that claims one Australian life every six hours.
Now open for registrations, MIA’s Melanoma March events will be held across the country during March 2024. Organised by volunteer committees impacted by melanoma, the local events raise vital funds for melanoma research which we hope will also impact other cancers. Importantly, the events also provide an opportunity for patients and families to come together to support each other and remember those lost to the disease.
Australia has the highest melanoma rates in the world, with one person diagnosed every 30 minutes and one person dying from the disease every 6 hours. It is also the most common cancer affecting 20-39 year old Australians. Currently, 50% of advanced melanoma patients don’t respond or become resistant to new immunotherapy treatments.
Find your local event via the button below. If there is not an event in your area, or if you can’t attend an event, you can still support the campaign by getting creative and hosting a March Your Way activity with friends or individually – or by making a donation.
REGISTER NOW OR DONATECost to Register:
Costs to attend a physical event are:

Adults (over 18 years) $40
Child (5-17 years) $20
Child (under 5) Free
Family deal: Register 2 x Adults and up to 5 Children (5-17 yrs) for $80. Additional adults will be charged the full rate.

Registrations to March Your Way are free!

Ray Price Invitational Golf Day
2024-03-11 07:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | RACV Royal Pines Resort, Ross Street, Benowa, QLD, 4217, Australia
Join Parramatta legend Ray Price for 18 holes at the RACV Royal Pines Resort and raise funds for melanoma research.
Dual International and Parramatta Eels legend Ray Price OAM will tee-off for a life-saving cause to help battle the disease that almost ended his days on the golf course.
The man they called ‘Mr Perpetual Motion’ is raising funds and awareness for Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA).
The four-time premiership winner was diagnosed in 2020 alongside his wife Sandy. The dynamic duo beat the disease with the kind of toughness epitomised by Price’s fearless reputation on the footy field.
Now with the help of a few of Ray’s famous footy mates and some wonderful supporters, they’re giving back!
Registration includes brekky roll and tea or coffee during check-in. Food platters will be provided after the game during presentations.
EVENT HAS ALREADY BEEN HELDIf you can’t attend the Ray Price Invitational Golf Day, and would like to support Ray and Sandy Price to fundraise for Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA), please donate using the button below.
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Acral melanoma diagnosis & management webinar
2024-03-12 13:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Online via Zoom
Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) invites you to join us for an engaging educational webinar about acral melanoma designed for all Skin Cancer Doctors, GPs, Nurses and other healthcare professionals who have an interest in skin cancer.
Acral melanoma is a rare form of melanoma occurring on the palms, soles or under the nails, often overlooked due to its uncommon location, making it crucial for healthcare professionals to recognise its signs for early diagnosis and treatment.
Our latest webinar features multidisciplinary experts discussing the incidence, diagnosis, management and follow up of acral melanoma.
Presenters:
• Dr Michael Rtshiladze (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon)
• Dr Christoph Sinz (Dermatologist)
• Joanne Phillips (RN)
Cost: Free
CPD: 1 CPD hour. A certificate of attendance will be provided. This is an RACGP-approved CPD activity under the RACGP CPD Program (Activity no. 763973).
Learning outcomes:
1. Describe the incidence of acral melanoma in different patient populations.
2. Recognise the dermoscopic features of acral melanoma and discuss the challenges that face diagnosis.
3. Discuss the approaches to management of acral melanoma including issues related to biopsy resection and reconstruction of acral sites.
4. Implement an appropriate schedule for follow up and review of patients with acral melanoma.
MIA’s Education Program is proudly supported through unrestricted educational grants from MSD, Bristol Myers Squibb and HEINE.
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Role of surgery in the management of advanced NMSC webinar
2024-03-20 21:00 - 22:15 (Australia/Sydney) | Online via Zoom
Hosted by ASPS and MIA for clinicians with an interest in skin cancer, this webinar is a panel discussion on the role of surgery in management of advanced non-melanoma skin cancers.
Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) invite you to join our webinar for clinicians with an interest in skin cancer.
During the webinar, a panel from different surgical disciplines will discuss the role of surgery and sequencing of treatment modalities in the management of advanced non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC)/keratinocyte cancers through case discussions with audience participation.
Chair:
• A/Prof Sydney Ch’ng, MIA and Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Cancer Centre
Panellists:
• Prof Neil Gross, MD Anderson Cancer Center
• A/Prof Kerwin Shannon, MIA and Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Cancer Centre
• A/Prof Deshan Sebaratnam, University of New South Wales
• Dr Amy O’Connor, Sunshine Coast University Hospital
• Dr Andrew Foreman, Royal Adelaide Hospital
Cost: Free
Date: 9pm to 10:15pm (AEDT), Wednesday 20 March
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MPA-MIA Community Webinar Series 2024
2024-06-04 - 2024-06-18 | Online via Zoom
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 a MIA experts and a MPA community member 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 – Sun protection after melanoma: Living well
Event was on Tuesday 4 June 2024
7pm – 8pm (AEST)
The clinical presentations will be delivered by:
• Dr Lisa Gomes – Senior Clinical Psychologist, Melanoma Institute Australia
• Dr Lisa Abbott – Dermatologist, Melanoma Institute Australia
Mary Anne Oliver, MPA Community Member will also share her experience
Cost: Free
WATCH WEBINAR RECORDING Webinar Two – Understanding the role of the gut microbiome in immunotherapy treatment for melanoma
Webinar was held on Tuesday 11 June 2024
The clinical presentations were delivered by:
• A/Prof Ines Silva – Medical Oncologist, Melanoma Institute Australia
• Dr Rebecca Simpson – Postdoctoral Researcher, Melanoma Institute Australia
David Thiele, MPA Community Member, shared his experience.
WATCH WEBINAR TWO RECORDINGWebinar Three – Melanoma in situ explained: A patient’s guide to living well
Webinar was held on Tuesday 18 June 2024
The clinical presentations were delivered by:
• A/Prof Linda Martin – Dermatologist, Melanoma Institute Australia
• Claire Gore – Clinical Psychology Registrar, Melanoma Institute Australia
Jayde Feilo, MPA Community Member also shares her experience.
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Riverina GP Dermoscopy Workshop: Melanoma in Focus
2024-06-15 08:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Notre Dame University (Wagga Wagga Clinical School), 40 Hardy Avenue, Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650, Australia
GPs are invited to join our dermoscopy workshop hosted by Melanoma Institute Australia.
Dermoscopy is an invaluable tool for GPs, offering a detailed assessment of skin lesions in everyday practice.
In this informative half-day session, we provide an introduction to dermoscopy, highlighting its essential role in diagnosing and monitoring melanoma and other skin lesions within the context of 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. Case studies will also be presented.
As understanding dermatopathology is fundamentally important in comprehending dermoscopy, our workshop will also integrate essential aspects of dermatopathology, enriching participants’ knowledge and enhancing their ability to interpret dermoscopic findings effectively.
Join us to develop your understanding and refine your capabilities in dermoscopy, contributing to more effective melanoma detection and monitoring in clinical practice.
Learning outcomes:

Explain the process and benefits for evaluating skin lesions under dermoscopy in general practice.
Recognise the different clues to melanoma using dermoscopy.
Describe dermoscopic features of skin lesions using the ‘Chaos and clues’ algorithm.
Understand the importance of dermoscopic histopathological correlation

Presenters:

A/Prof Paul Fishburn – Skin Cancer GP, Norwest Skin Cancer Centre | Education Committee Member, Melanoma Institute Australia | Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Queensland
Dr Kirstin McKenzie – Histopathologist, Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology

Cost: Free
CPD: This is an RACGP-approved CPD activity under the RACGP CPD Program (Activity No. 813691; 4 hr EA). A certificate of attendance will also be provided for 4 hours of CPD.
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Living Beyond Cure - Tas Clinical Education Evening
2024-06-26 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Crowne Plaza (Aura Event Space – Level 12), 110 Liverpool St, Hobart, TAS, 6000, Australia
Melanoma Institute Australia is pleased to invite you to our educational dinner meeting for doctors, nurses and allied health practitioners with an interest in skin cancer medicine.
Hear from experts as they discuss the management of patients on immunotherapy as well as local support options for patients. With many patients surviving mestatic melanoma, this evening aims to broaden your knowledge in a changing clinical environment.
PRESENTATIONS*
• Systemic therapy – long-term data outcomes – Dr Cristina Moldovan (Medical Oncologist)
• Current patient support options in Tasmania – Di Mason (State Manager Melanoma Institute Australia, Tasmania) and Claire Prior (Director, Supportive Care, Cancer Council Tasmania)
• Cognitive impacts of immunotherapy treatment – Dr Anand Kumar (Geriatric and Palliative Medicine, Royal Hobart Hospital)
• Psychological impacts of oncology care – Dr Kym Nutting (Clinical Psychologist – Oncology)
*Program is subject to change
DATE:
Wednesday 26 June 2024
TIME:
6.00pm to 9.00pm
(Note: Dinner will be served throughout the presentations)
LOCATION:
Centurion 1 Crowne Plaza Hotel 110 Liverpool St Hobart TAS
COST: Free
RSVP: Wednesday 19 June
Please note this is a face-to-face event only.
Seats are strictly limited so please reserve your ticket ASAP and advise us if you’re no longer able to make it.
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Brendon Browning Memorial Day 2024
2024-06-29 08:30 - 16:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Brighton Football Club, Pontville Oval, 80 Midland Hwy, Pontville, TAS, 7030, Australia
Join us for a day of AFL action and a ticketed lunch at the annual Brighton Football Club Brendon Browning Memorial Day on Saturday 29th June.
Enjoy a day of AFL action at the annual Brendon Browning Memorial Day in Pontville, Tasmania, on Saturday 29 June. Hosted by Brighton Football Club, Brendon Browning Memorial Day honours the life of much-loved player Brendon Browning (‘Horse’), who lost his life to melanoma at just 48 years of age.
Gates open at 8.30am and there will be four AFL games between Brighton and New Norfolk to enjoy on the day, with a $10 entry fee at the gate.
Colts 10am
Reserves 12pm
Seniors 2pm
Womens 4:30pm
(Game times may vary)

A highlight of the day is the Brendon Browning Memorial Lunch, a ticketed event at 12.30pm in The Robins Nest Function Centre.
Guest speaker will be local cricketing legend Brett Geeves, and there will be raffles, auctions and merchandise sales of beanies, stubby holders and Tshirts with Brendon’s iconic number 12 on them.
Lunch tickets are $50, which includes $10 gate entry.
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MIA Amie St Clair Annual Ball 2024
2024-06-29 18:00 - 23:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Range Function Centre, 308 Copland St, Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650, Australia
Our 13th Annual MIA Amie St Clair Ball has a very special guest speaker and a Gatsby theme!
Join us for a roaring good time at our Gatsby-themed MIA Amie St Clair Melanoma Annual Ball.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to kick up your heels for a good cause, and also hear the inspiring words of a very special guest speaker: Professor Richard Scolyer AO, Co-Medical Director of Melanoma Institute Australia and the joint 2024 Australian of the Year.
It’s set to be a night to remember with dinner, dancing, live entertainment by the Australian Army Band Kapooka, auctions, raffles, and a 1920s party atmosphere.
Tickets are $130 each.
Gather your friends, organise a table and kick up your heels at our annual ball.
Jazz up your outfit with a touch of 1920’s style!
All funds raised support melanoma research and services in the Riverina.
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Run with an Australian of the Year
2024-07-24 06:00 - 08:00 (Australia/Hobart) | C3 Convention Centre, 64 Anglesea St, South Hobart, Tasmania, 7004, Australia
An amazing opportunity to ‘Run with an Australian of the Year’ in Hobart on Wednesday 24 July!

Our 2024 Australians of the Year, Prof Georgina Long AO and Prof Richard Scolyer AO, will be in Tasmania in July as part of their #AOTY Tour of Honour.

You’re invited to join them on a morning run on Wednesday 24 July, alongside other Australians of the Year – Grace Tame (2021 AOTY), John Kamara (2023 Tas AOTY), Tom Windsor (2020 Tas Local Hero) and Mitch McPherson (2017 Tas Young AOTY).

The 5km return run will start at 6am at the C3 Convention Centre in South Hobart. A light breakfast of fruit, yoghurt, croissants and muffins will be provided on return.

The event is free, however registration is essential via the link below.
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2024 Nurse Melanoma Symposium
2024-07-25 09:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Perth) | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research (North), 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia
Join us for an engaging educational day designed for all nurses who care for melanoma patients.

Hosted by Melanoma Institute Australia, in collaboration with the WA Kirkbride Melanoma Advisory Service and Cancer Network Western Australia, our one-day symposium will give you practical insights from multidisciplinary experts and provide an opportunity to network with fellow nurses.
The 2024 Perth Nurse Melanoma Symposium program covers the whole spectrum of the disease including the use of AI in melanoma, medical advancements and the management of systemic therapy side effects.
Program:

Melanoma awareness and prevention – Dr Chris Quirk (Dermatologist)
Use of AI in melanoma – Dr Tony Caccetta (Dermatologist)
Management of non-melanoma skin cancer – Julie Teraci (CNC Skin Cancer & Melanoma)
Which patients are seen at WAKMAS? – Stacey Coke (CNC)
Support for melanoma patients – Angie Miller (Melanoma Community Support Nurse)
Systemic therapy side effects – Caitlin Broderick (Nurse Practitioner)

(Please note this Program is subject to change)
Refreshments will be provided.
Date: Thursday 25th July 2024. Registration opens at 8.30am with the event commencing at 9am.
Venue: Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun St, Nedlands WA 6009
Cost: $55 (inc GST)
CPD: A certificate of attendance will be given to attendees
RSVP: By 18th July 2024
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Sydney International Boat Show
2024-08-01 - 2024-08-04 | ICC Sydney and Cockle Bay – Darling Harbour, 14 Darling Dr, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
As part of our partnership with Boating Industry Association to promote sun safety amongst boating enthusiasts, MIA is excited to host a stand at the 55th Sydney International Boat Show.
Sydney’s premier marine and recreational boating event. The Sydney International Boat Show is held in the heart of Darling Harbour over four spectacular days and nights from Thursday 1 – Sunday 4 August.
From paddleboards to power cruisers, sail boats to superyachts, the Sydney International Boat Show is your opportunity to check out and compare the best and brightest in boating, watercraft and marine tech. With a showstopping line-up of entertainment and educational masterclasses in one stunning location, it’s a celebration that absolutely everyone can enjoy.
Come and visit MIA’s ‘Sun Safe Island’ and have some fun whilst gaining sun safety tips.
Buy your tickets now. As a special offer to MIA community, receive 20% off Sydney International Boat Show tickets via the button below.
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SunSafe Student Ambassador Program
2024-08-14 - 2024-09-10 | CA
Ensuring teenagers are aware of the danger of melanoma and the importance of sun safety is the mission of the SunSafe peer-to-peer learning program, an initiative of Melanoma Institute Australia run in partnership with Sydney Local Health District, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Cancer Council NSW and Cancer Council WA.
Secondary schools are invited to participate in the SunSafe Student Ambassador Program by attending one of our free workshops – held in Sydney, Perth, Wagga Wagga and Hobart – which will empower students to share the sun-safe message in their own school.
The workshop trains representative students in the importance of sun safety and how to deliver an engaging presentation. The students then go back to their schools and, using the skills they have learned, deliver a sun-safe presentation to their peers. The program also helps students to support sun safety practices in their school beyond the presentation.
The workshop is run in a collaborative learning environment with local schools and has been designed to meet learning outcomes from the Years 8 and 9 PDHPE/HPE curriculum.
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MIA WA Quiz Night
2024-08-23 19:00 - 23:00 (Australia/Perth) | Subiaco Football Club, 246 Vincent Street, Leederville, WA, 6007, Australia
Get ready to flex those mental muscles! Melanoma Institute Australia WA is hosting a Quiz Night, so gather your smartest squad, grab your thinking caps, and let’s quiz for a cause!
Expect a trivia extravaganza filled with laughter, prizes, raffles and perhaps a few head-scratching moments!
Your participation helps fund vital Melanoma Institute Australia research in the fight against melanoma.
Quiz is hosted by Bamboozled Quizmasters.
Doors open at 6pm. Quiz starts at 7pm and runs until 10pm. Venue closes at 11pm.
Ticket prices: Single tickets are $35.00, or buy a Table of 10 for $300.00
Drinks at the bar, BYO food.
Don’t miss out on a chance to be crowned the Quiz Night champions while making a difference.
Let’s quiz, laugh, and make melanoma history together!
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Beach2Beach Charity Fun Run & Festival
2024-08-25 | CA
On Sunday 25 August, the iconic Beach2Beach Charity Fun Run and Festival will take place on the Northern Beaches, with three course options. Take part in Sydney’s most scenic fun run and nominate MIA as your charity of choice!
The event offers three course options, catering to everyone from serious runners to families: a 13km route from Dee Why Beach to Newport Beach, a 6km route from Warriewood to Newport Beach, and a 3km route from Mona Vale to Newport Beach.
The Newport Beach finish line hosts a grand Family Festival, featuring live music, a licensed bar area, international food options, and plenty of fun activities for the kids. Join us for a remarkable celebration of community, charity, and the stunning landscapes that define Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
When you nominate MIA as your charity of choice, funds raised support our life-saving melanoma research, so we can reach our mission of zero deaths from melanoma.
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Sandy Point Half Marathon
2024-08-25 | CA
The Sandy Point Half Marathon will take place on Melbourne’s beautiful bayside on 25 August!
This event is not something you’ll want to miss. Race down the fast and flat open road when you take on the AIMS-certified Half Marathon. Feel the wonderful sea breeze and see the city skyline in the distance. When you cross the finish line, celebrate with your finisher medal. Get ready to overcome new challenges, set new PBs and experience an unforgettable race day atmosphere!
When you nominate MIA as your charity of choice, funds raised support our life-saving melanoma research, so we can reach our mission of zero deaths from melanoma.
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Club Marine Perth Boat Show 2024
2024-09-06 - 2024-09-08 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Friday 6 September, 9.30am to 7.00pm
Saturday 7 September, 9.30am to 5.00pm
Sunday 8 September, 9.30am to 5.00pm
Dive into the ultimate celebration of Western Australia’s boating lifestyle at the Club Marine Perth Boat Show! Join us from September 6th to 8th, for an exhilarating weekend packed with all things marine.
Discover the latest in boating technology, gear up with top-notch equipment, and explore a vast array of watercrafts, from sleek trailer boats to adrenaline-pumping jet skis for your next aquatic adventure.
Whether you’re a seasoned boater or just dipping your toes into the world of marine adventures, there’s something for everyone at the Club Marine Perth Boat Show. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in WA’s vibrant boating scene!
For further information on the event, exhibitors and more, please go to perthboatshow.com.au
To contact the event organisers, please email info@cmsevents.com.au or call 08 9201 9888.
Pre Purchase Major Prize
Purchase tickets before Wednesday September 4, and you’ll be automatically entered into the draw for our major prize, sponsored by Hi Tech Marine! Here’s what you could win:
• Simrad Yachting NSX3012 Sounder 12” Combo valued at $4,199
• Mercury Marine Merchandise Pack valued over $1,000

Stage
Head to the main stage throughout the day for demonstrations and educational workshops. The schedule includes cooking demonstrations, fish filleting, practical fishing and boating tips. Final schedule to be released shortly.
Exhibitors
You can visit a range of exhibitors at the Show, including accessories, boat builders, clothing, education, equipment, fishing, government, insurance, navigation, pen vessels, sailing vessels, services, tourism, trailer boat/jet skis and water sports.
Kids Zone
Bring the whole family along and enjoy our kids’ precinct featuring carnival games and the iconic fishing pool.
Door Prize
All guests attending the Expo will be given a coupon to enter the major prize draw as they enter! Bóia Prize Pack includes Harbour Inflatable, Cooler, 2 x Dry Bags, 2 x Turkish Towels and 3 x Water Bottles, worth over $2,500!
Auction
Join auctioneer Peter Holmes, from The Auctioneering Co, as he takes bids for a range of exclusive items, including jet skis, dinghies, and more! All proceeds will go to charity.
Café
Indulge in a freshly brewed barista coffee and grab a delicious lunch or snack from our pop-up café right at the event.
Lounge Bar
The Lounge Bar is a chill-out area where visitors can relax and chat with friends or have one-on-one consultations with exhibitors.
Ticket Details
Adults $22 Online | $24 At the Gate
Concession $17 Online | $18 At the Gate
Child (5 – 15 years) $10 Online & At the Gate
Child under 5 Free
Family Pass (Two Adult/Two Children) $54 Online | $58 At the Gate
Friday 3.30pm to 7pm – Adult & Concession tickets $12
Ticket includes entry, access to the stage demonstrations, entertainment and information from over 70 exhibitors.
Food and coffee available for purchase from the pop-up café.
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Perth Kilt Run
2024-10-06 | Champion Lakes Regatta Centre, Henley Drive, Champion Lakes, WA, 6111, Australia
Join us to celebrate all things Scotland on Sunday 6 October at the largest Highland Gathering event held in Western Australia! You don’t need to be Scottish to take part in this annual tradition, so gather your family and friends to enjoy a jam-packed day of Highland culture and frivolities.
The morning begins with the fun and quirky Perth Kilt Run – the only charity fun run in Australia that’s done in a kilt! By participating in the run, you’ll be guaranteed a good time plus can raise life saving funds by selecting Melanoma Institute Australia as your charity of choice. Purchase your very own kilt when you register for the 2.5km Classic or the 5km Warrior. Choose to either run or walk. Both routes are wheelchair accessible.
After the run, the excitement continues at the Armadale Highland Gathering – a medieval fair where you can learn about your ancestry from the Scottish Clans, and then enjoy live music and Ceilidh dancing.
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MIA Amie St Clair Melanoma Annual Golf Day
2024-10-11 12:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Wagga Wagga Country Club, Plumpton Road, Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650, Australia
We’re pleased to invite you to our MIA Amie St Clair Melanoma Annual Golf Day on Friday 11th October.
Join us at the Wagga Wagga Country Club for a fun day of golf, with a BBQ beforehand, plus auctions and raffles. Drinks are available on the course. Funds raised support MIA Amie St Clair Melanoma.
Check-In & BBQ from 12pm. Shotgun start at 1pm.
2 player Ambrose. Teams of 2 – Groups of 4.
$60 per player – includes BBQ.
Prizes for best dressed team and on course comps.
Hole sponsorship: $600 per hole – includes 2 x 2 member teams.
There will be prizes for Best Dressed Teams and On Course Competitions.
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Melbourne Boat Show
2024-10-17 - 2024-10-20 | CA
In order to promote sun safety amongst boating enthusiasts and to encourage attendees to Get on board with Sun Safety, MIA is excited to host the Sun Safe Island stand at the Melbourne Boat Show, Victoria’s premier boating event, this October on the waterfront at Docklands.
Explore the world of Boats, Boating and the Boating Lifestyle! Fishing, cruising, ski, wake, Jetskis, pontoon, sailing boats, SUPs and more.
There’s something for everyone with sensational boat displays along Docklands waterfront and across six marinas. Great stage presentations, a fun kids’ zone, the Heritage & Wooden Boat precinct, SuperTank, Boating Careers Education Hub, and the Rig Rundown boat competition, and display.
Don’t forget to visit MIA’s Sun Safe Island – visitors can go in the chance to win a CoolCabana, spin to win a hat, and take a sun safe selfie with our iconic Sun Safe Island backdrop.
Your FREE Melbourne Boat Show ticket is valid for all four days of the show. Come and go as many times as you like.
See you at the Melbourne Boat Show, Docklands, October 17-20.
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Australasian Melanoma Conference (AMC2024)
2024-10-25 - 2024-10-26 | Hyatt Regency, 161 Sussex St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Melanoma Institute Australia is excited to host the 2024 Australasian Melanoma Conference (AMC2024) in Sydney.
Following the remarkable success of AMC2023 in Brisbane, it is our honour to invite you to join us for this prestigious event at the Hyatt Regency, set against the backdrop of Sydney’s iconic Darling Harbour.
AMC2024 unites us to not only amplify the impact of melanoma research and care, but also to foster invaluable networking opportunities, establish new partnerships and ignite collaborations.
With multidisciplinary healthcare professionals and researchers from Australia, New Zealand and beyond, we look forward to immersing ourselves in two days of insightful discussions, presentations and workshops, all aimed towards achieving our common goals of zero deaths from melanoma and lowering the burden of this disease.
We look forward to having you join us for AMC2024 to enhance our collaborative impact on melanoma research and care.
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WA Community Forum
2024-11-07 15:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | The University Club of Western Australia, Hackett Entrance, 1 Hackett Drive, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
Melanoma Institute Australia WA invites WA melanoma patients, family, friends and the wider community to attend a pivotal Melanoma Community Forum, where you will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts in the field of melanoma research, treatment and support.
We are thrilled to announce our distinguished Guest Speaker for the evening is Professor Richard Scolyer AO, Co-Medical Director of Melanoma Institute Australia and the joint 2024 Australian of the Year.
Professor Scolyer will share his invaluable insights into the latest advancements in melanoma research, which is now impacting other cancers, as well as current melanoma treatment. In addition, a panel of esteemed melanoma specialists will be present to discuss cutting-edge developments and answer your questions.
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:

Professor Richard Scolyer AO – Co-Medical Director Melanoma Institute Australia, 2024 Australian of the Year
Professor John Thompson AO – Surgical Oncologist, Melanoma Institute Australia
Professor Jonas Nilsson– Laboratory Head Melanoma Discovery & Inaugural Perkins Chair of Melanoma Discovery, Harry Perkins Institute
Dr Piyush Grover– Medical Oncologist, WA Kirkbride Melanoma Advisory Service
Melanoma Nursing Update (Speaker TBA)

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

Melanoma Institute Australia
Solaris Cancer Care
MPA (Melanoma Patients Australia)
Cancer Hub
WA Kirkbride Melanoma Advisory Service

Canapes will be served. Doors open at 3:30pm for registrations with a sharp 4pm commencement of official proceedings.
COST: Free
RSVP: By 30 October 2024
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Elders Point to Pinnacle & Brooks Point to Pub 2024
2024-11-17 | CA
Join the 2024 Elders Point to Pinnacle or Brooks Point to Pub on 17 November.
Embark on an unforgettable journey in this year’s Elders Point to Pinnacle, famously known as the world’s toughest road half marathon and conquer the summit of Kunanyi / Mount Wellington in Hobart, Tasmania. Or sign up for the Brooks Point to Pub for a stunning 10km event, finishing up at the Fern Tree Tavern. Both events cater to walkers and runners.
When you nominate MIA as your charity of choice, funds raised support our life-saving melanoma research, so we can reach our mission of zero deaths from melanoma.
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Fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival 2024
2024-11-23 - 2024-11-24 | Queen Elizabeth Park, Opp, 60 Marine Parade, Coolangatta, QLD, 4225, Australia
The fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival returns to Coolangatta 23-24 November 2024 for a weekend festival of running and beach-side vibes!
With courses that hug the jaw dropping Gold Coast Coastline there is a challenge for everyone, including a 50km Ultra and a Half Marathon on Sunday 24 November, or the 10km, 5km and Kids Dash events held at twilight on Saturday 23 November.
When you nominate MIA as your charity of choice, funds raised support our life-saving melanoma research, so we can reach our mission of zero deaths from melanoma.
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