A World Health Organisation global study published in the Nature Medicine journal showed that 2 in every 5 cancers could be prevented. It found that in Australia the leading risk factor for preventable cancers in men is exposure to UV radiation.
MIA continues its partnership with the BIA to encourage sun safety amongst boating enthusiasts. As part of the partnership, MIA will once again bring its 'Sun Safe Island' activation to the Sydney Boat Show.
Skin checks are an important tool in the early detection of skin cancers. MIA & others in the skin cancer community have advocated for a more systematic, targeted & equitable approach to skin cancer screening in Australia. As a result, the Australian Gov't has allocated $10m for development of a Roadmap for a National Targeted Skin Cancer Screening Program.
Sacred Heart College, Hobart has been announced winner of the 2024 SunSafe Student Ambassador Program competition, with Lucas Heights Community School, Sydney & St Paul's College, Walla Walla joint runners-up.
MIA urges workplaces to enforce sun safe practices this National Safe Work Month, with Speakers' Hub presenter Andrew Camfield sharing his story with 400 Blacktown City Council tradies.
We were delighted to have the honour of meeting with His Majesty King Charles III this week, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shine an international spotlight on melanoma.
MIA, alongside ACEMID, hosted an important melanoma data workshop in Sydney, to prepare for the massive volumes of data that will help create the evidence for a national targeted melanoma-screening program.
Australians are being urged to take sun safety seriously as the weather warms up, with Bondi Rescue star Tommy Woodriff sharing his skin cancer risk as a warning to others.
Announcing a partnership between MIA and the Boating Industry Association (BIA) to promote sun safety amongst boating enthusiasts, including MIA hosting a stand at the Sydney International Boat Show in August.
Our 2024 Australians of the Year recently explored the Northern Territory, as part of a visit organised by the Australia Day Council. View the photo album.
