For all media enquiries please contact Jennifer Durante, Director of Community & Engagement.
Email media@melanoma.org.au Phone 0412 798 990.
Thank you to our ‘Melanoma Heroes’ – and how you can be one!
We are so grateful for the efforts of our 'Melanoma Heroes' - all those in our community who have contributed to MIA fundraising to support our research and patient support services. Find out more about how to get involved!
Key next step on the road to zero deaths from 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.
Bondi Rescue star shares skin cancer risk as a warning to others
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.
La Roche-Posay and MIA join forces in fight against skin cancer
La Roche-Posay, the number one skincare brand recommended by dermatologists worldwide, and MIA, world leading melanoma research organisation, have embarked on a new five-year partnership to support critical melanoma research and accelerate awareness of sun safety.
Fundraising to help save lives from melanoma
From a gourmet dinner to pub meat raffles, a 1000km walk to a marathon, and a golf day afternoon tea, read more about the inspiring stories behind our Community Fundraisers. Find out how you can fundraise to support melanoma research.
Get on board with sun safety
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.
A month of inspiring Community Fundraising
Read more about the inspiring stories behind our Community Fundraisers. Find out how you can fundraise to support melanoma research, which is also impacting other cancers.
What a night at MIA Amie St Clair Gatsby Ball!
Enjoy all the pics from the MIA Amie St Clair Gatsby Ball, held in Wagga Wagga on Saturday 29 June..
Our photo tribute to Kay Van Norton Poche AO
Pictures tell a thousand words, and we are proud to share this photo tribute of Kay and her friendship with us over many years.
Preventing disease recurrence in BRAF positive melanoma patients
Final results of the COMBI-AD clinical trial, published in New England Journal of Medicine, show significant benefit in preventing disease progression in BRAF positive Stage III melanoma patients.
Vale Kay Van Norton Poche AO
It is with a heavy heart that we notify you that Kay Van Norton Poche AO, one of Melanoma Institute Australia's great friends and committed supporters, passed away on 14 June 2024, following a long illness.
‘Tour of Honour’ for our Australians of the Year
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.
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