12/03/2026
☀️ Melanoma March — Protect Your Skin, Save Your Life ☀️
March is Melanoma Awareness Month, a timely reminder for all of us to take sun safety seriously. Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world — but the good news is that melanoma is highly treatable when detected early.
🧴 Slip on sun-protective clothing
🧢 Slop on SPF 50+ sunscreen
👒 Slap on a hat
😎 Seek shade
🕶️ Slide on sunglasses
Check your skin regularly for any new or changing spots, and don’t delay seeing your GP if something doesn’t look right. Early detection truly saves lives.
Let’s look after ourselves, our families, and our community, not just this month, but all year round. 💛