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.
Sponsorship Opportunities are available – For more details on Sponsorship Packages, please email Moo before purchasing tickets – amanda.hubbard@melanoma.org.au
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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 | NSW
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 | NSW
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 | NSW
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.
For enquiries call Annette St Clair on 0448 255 223 or email amie.stclair@melanoma.org.au
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Melbourne Boat Show
2024-10-17 - 2024-10-20 | NSW
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 | NSW
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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Perth Coastal Bike Ride
2024-11-24 | NSW
Join the Perth Coastal Bike Ride on 24 November 2024 – this stunning ride takes you along the WA Coast, starting at Hillarys, and offers a 40km, 60km, 80km and 100km option.
Register to ride solo or as a team. Make your km’s count and select MIA as your charity of choice when you register. Funds raised support our life-saving melanoma research, so we can reach our mission of zero deaths from melanoma.
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Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival 2025
2025-01-09 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Batman Avenue, Batman Avenue, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
Join thousands of others and make a difference as you run, jog, wheel or walk your way through the city streets, passing iconic Melbourne landmarks before finishing with a lap of honour around the MCG’s hallowed turf.
Get a team together or take on the challenge solo and choose from the 1km Mini Marathon, 2.5km, 5km, 10km, 21.1km or 42.2km. Whether your focus is the finish line, or the finish time, don’t miss the chance to go the extra mile and fundraise for an incredible charity.
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.
Make sure you set up your fundraising page, as well as registering for the event – both can be done at the link below.
Note: the marathon and half-marathon events are sold out but you can still sign up for the other events.
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Cole Classic Ocean Swim 2025
2025-02-02 07:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Ashburner St & South Steyne, 44 Ashburner St, Manly, NSW, 2025, Australia
On Sunday, February 2, participants in the world’s largest ocean swim, the Cole Classic, will dive into the waters off Manly for 1km, 2km, and 5km swims. The event kicks off at Shelly Beach and concludes at the iconic Manly Beach, right in front of the Manly Life Saving Club.
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.
Make sure you set up your fundraising page, as well as registering for the event – both can be done at the link below.
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Sunset Series 2025 - The Zoo
2025-02-05 17:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Melbourne Zoo, Elliott Ave, Parkville, Melbourne, VIC, 3052, Australia
Join in on the Sunset Series 2025! The Sunset Series is a 3 race event series where you watch the sunset as you take on three of Melbourne’s best tracks.
Sunset Series – The Zoo
Are you ready for a one of a kind race experience at Melbourne Zoo? You’ll be taken around the habitats of your favourite animals including Lions, Snow Leopards, Dingoes, Tasmanian Devils, Turtles and more.
There is a long and short race on offer, so you can accept the challenge of either a 4.7km or 7.7km race.
The fun doesn’t stop after you’ve smashed your run – wind down and soak up the summer vibes at the Sunset Bar. Celebrate your race on the night and grab a table for you and your friends ahead of time for a sweet deal – a table for 2 and 2 drinks included for just $35. Or, if you’re with a bigger group, a table for 4 and 4 drinks included for only $60. Celebrate your achievements and enjoy the great live music and delicious food from local food trucks in our vibrant event village.
Don’t miss out on the race day energy and summer fun. Round up your mates, set your goals, and let’s make this a summer to remember!
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.
Make sure you set up your fundraising page, as well as registering for the event – both can be done at the link below.
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Sunset Series 2025 – Princes Park
2025-02-19 17:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Princes Park, Princes Park, Royal Parade, Carlton, VIC, 3051, Australia
Join in on the Sunset Series 2025! The Sunset Series is a 3 race event series where you watch the sunset as you take on three of Melbourne’s best tracks.
Sunset Series – Princes Park
Take on Princes Park for Race 2 of Sunset Series! Keep that summer fitness journey going from Race 1 at The Zoo and give it your all until you reach the glorious finish line. This is the perfect course for you to set a brand new PB – it’s fast and flat!
There is a long and short race on offer, so you can accept the challenge of either a 4km or 8km race.
Nestled in the heart of a beloved inner-Melbourne suburb, Princes Park will come to life as we run and admire the summer sunset. Stay behind after you cross the finish line and jam to live music, enjoy tasty bites from local food trucks, and hang out at the Sunset Bar.
Grab a picnic rug, bring your buddies, and make the most of the night celebrating your wonderful achievement before summer slips away. It’s the perfect way to soak up the season’s vibes!
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.

Make sure you set up your fundraising page, as well as registering for the event – both can be done at the link below.

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IAA Summer Sunset Session: Identification of Melanoma During Hearing Tests
2025-02-19 17:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
Melanoma Institute Australia is pleased to be collaborating with Independent Audiologists Australia to present a webinar on identifying melanoma incidentally in the audiology setting.
Audiologists are uniquely placed to play a role in early identification of melanoma and other skin lesions of the ears and head, which may be observed during otoscopy, headphone placement or hearing aid fitting. Empower yourself to recognise dermatological red flags and know when and how to refer for specialist investigation.
This webinar, presented by MIA’s Dermato-oncology specialist Dr Constanza Ramirez, contains insights curated specifically for clinicians working in Audiology settings; however all are welcome, and anyone with an interest in incidental identification of skin cancers of the ear or head is encouraged to attend!
MIA members are cordially invited to attend at IAA member rates using the discount code 5T57WGSG.
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Rottnest Channel Swim 2025
2025-02-22 | Cottesloe Beach, Cottesloe Beach, Perth, WA, 6011, Australia
One of Australia’s iconic community sporting events and the largest open water swim event in the world, the South32 Rottnest Channel Swim is a 19.7km open-water swim from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island (Wadjemup). Held in February, the event sells out annually and brings more people to Rottnest Island than any other day of the year; with over 12,000 people attending the event.
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.
Make sure you set up your fundraising page, as well as registering for the event – both can be done at the link below.
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Clinical Webinar: Updates in management of non-melanoma skin cancer
2025-02-25 19:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
Join Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) for an educational webinar tailored for Skin Cancer Doctors, GPs, Nurses, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in skin cancer.
Hosted by A/Prof Paul Fishburn (Skin Cancer GP), this engaging webinar will feature multidisciplinary experts sharing the latest updates on managing non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) through interactive case study discussions.
Speakers:

Dr Christoph Sinz (Dermatologist, MIA)
A/Prof Sydney Ch’ng (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon and Head & Neck Surgeon, MIA)
A/Prof Matteo Carlino (Medical Oncologist, MIA)

Date: 7pm – 8pm AEDT on Tuesday 25 February 2025
Cost: Free
CPD: 1 CPD hour. A certificate of attendance will be provided. Accreditation details coming soon.
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Melanoma March Wagga Wagga 2025
2025-03-01 | Apex Park, Lake Albert, 43 Eastlake Dr, Lake Albert, NSW, 2650, Australia
Melanoma March events are being held across Australia for the 14th year to raise awareness and help save lives from melanoma.
Melanoma March Wagga Wagga will be on Saturday 1 March.
Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) is calling on all Australians to join its 2025 Melanoma March campaign, to raise funds and awareness about the disease that claims one Australian life every six hours.
Now open for registrations, MIA’s Melanoma March events will be held all across the country during March 2025 and are organised by volunteer committees impacted by melanoma.
Funds raised during Melanoma March 2025 will support the development and updating of the National Melanoma Clinical Guidelines, which are not funded by Government. These guidelines are vital to ensure all melanoma patients across Australia benefit from current evidence-based clinical best practice, reducing the burden of melanoma and helping to reach our mission of zero deaths.
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. Despite research breakthroughs, currently around 45% of advanced melanoma patients don’t respond or become resistant to new immunotherapy treatments.
Sign up for Melanoma March Wagga Wagga at the link below. You can choose to walk or run!
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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.
