For all media enquiries please contact Jennifer Durante, Director of Community & Engagement.
Email media@melanoma.org.au Phone 0412 798 990.
Official opening of new melanoma clinic in Riverina
Melanoma patients throughout the Riverina will benefit from strengthened melanoma services thanks to the newly opened MIA Amie St Clair clinic in Wagga, which includes a 3D full body imaging machine, clinic rooms and space for support groups and community events.
Community Fundraising teamwork and tributes
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.
MPA-MIA Melanoma Community Webinar Series 2024
Watch recordings of all three webinars in our 2024 webinar series - Sun protection after melanoma, Understanding the role of gut microbiome and Melanoma in situ.
Australian researchers spearhead cancer treatment revolution
In what has been described as a cancer treatment revolution, the pre-surgery use of combination immunotherapy looks to become standard treatment for melanoma and impact other cancers across the globe.
Prof Georgina Long elected Fellow of Australian Academy of Science
Congratulations to Professor Georgina Long AO, elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in recognition of her outstanding contribution to science.
An inspiring update from the 2024 Australians of the Year
Listen to Profs Long and Scolyer on ABC Radio Sydney for an update on Richard's #braincancer journey & recent results. how melanoma science is being used to treat his #glioblastoma. Budget funding news and their Australian of the Year activities.
Welcome news for melanoma in Federal Budget
Last night's Federal Budget announcement included a $25 million commitment to prevention and early detection of skin cancer and melanoma, and $10.3 million has been allocated for MIA to develop an evidence-based roadmap for a targeted skin cancer screening program.
We can’t thank our community fundraisers enough
Read more about the inspiring stories behind the dedication and generosity of our Community Fundraisers. Find out how you can fundraise to support melanoma research, which is also impacting other cancers.
To our wonderful Melanoma March community…
It’s a wrap for Melanoma March 2024, and we couldn’t be more in awe of our fantastic community. Read more about our dedicated volunteer committees who make it possible.
Melanoma March 2024 in pictures
See all the photos from our Melanoma March 2024 events, and download yours.
MIA establishes MIA Women in Leadership Investment Fund
This important initiative will enable all MIA employees identifying as female to further develop and accelerate their leadership skills training.
Our passionate community fundraisers
Read more about the inspiring stories behind the dedication and generosity of our Community Fundraisers. Find out how you can fundraise to support melanoma research, which is also impacting other cancers.
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