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Thanks to our fit, fast and fantastic fundraisers!
Our amazing community has recently been busy lacing up their runners, going alcohol-free, celebrating milestones, and honouring loved ones, all to support MIA's goal of zero deaths from melanoma! Read more about their efforts.
Public consultation on Melanoma Clinical Guidelines
Melanoma Institute Australia and Cancer Council Australia are conducting a review of the clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of melanoma. The second phase is now available for review, by clinicians and the community, until 29 August 2025.
Melanoma March Committee Lead
Location: Australia-wide
Melanoma March is our largest fundraising & awareness campaign, with events held across Australia in March. Events are run by volunteers. If you would like to organise a Melanoma March in your local area please read more and apply.
Melanoma March Committee Member
Location: Australia-wide
Our Melanoma March events are held across Australia during March. If you would like to get involved and join a committee, please read more about where we need support and apply.
Melanoma March Help on the Day
Location: Australia-wide
An opportunity to provide 'on the day' support at our Melanoma March events across Australia. Please read more and apply.
‘Sun Safe Island’ returns to Sydney Boat Show
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.
Spotlight on our fabulous fundraisers
Read more about what the dedicated and creative fundraisers in our community have done this month to support us - from hair chops and golf days to half marathons, elegant events, Facebook fundraisers and more!
The magic of the carnival came alive at MIA Amie St Clair Ball!
Enjoy our photo album which captures an unforgettable night beneath the big top at the MIA Amie St Clair 'Night at the Carnival' Ball, held in Wagga Wagga on Saturday 28 June.
Breakthrough melanoma treatment listed on PBS
The pre-surgery use of combination immunotherapy as frontline treatment for high risk melanoma is now listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) and subsidised for all Australian patients.
Recordings of MPA-MIA Melanoma Community Webinar Series 2025
Watch recordings of our MPA-MIA Melanoma Community Webinar series. All three recordings are now available: Genetic testing for melanoma, Neoadjuvant immunotherapy, and a Deep dive into sunscreen.
NHMRC grants for UNCUT and Automate Me clinical trials
Prestigious National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants have been awarded for two clinical trials aiming to improve the accuracy of skin cancer diagnosis in Australia.
MIA clinicians & researchers share latest results at ASCO25
Read more about MIA clinicians and researchers in Chicago for ASCO25 - the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting - to share latest research and clinical trial results with international colleagues.
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