The Australasian College of Dermatologists

19/12/2025

The ACD office will be closed from Monday 22 December 2025 – Friday 2 January 2026 (inclusive) and will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026.

We would like to wish everyone a restful and healing break, and a united year ahead.

12/12/2025

Early bird registration is now open!

Join us for ACD’s 58th Annual Scientific Meeting, taking place in the vibrant city of Melbourne from 16–18 May 2026.

Register now: https://acdasm.com.au/registration

04/12/2025

Last week, we were thrilled to join delegates at the on Gadigal Country (Sydney).

Special thanks to ACD Fellow and Board Director A/Prof Artiene Tatian for sharing his journey at the Growing Our Fellows session where he offered insights into dermatology and the training program.

Thank you also to two outstanding dermatology trainees Dr Rhiannon Russell and Dr Lilly Backshell, who led a Suturing Workshop.

Since 2016, the AIDA annual conference has connected Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors, medical students, and health sector allies from across the country.

We look forward to our continued collaboration with Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association.

03/12/2025

Today is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). This year’s theme is “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.”

Follow International Day of People with Disability - Australia and get involved in creating an inclusive and diverse community in Australia.

28/11/2025

We are proud to be one of the sponsors of this year’s , an annual gathering of Indigenous First Nations medical students, graduates, and medical professionals, and those interested in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health from around Australia.

This year’s theme is ‘Evoking Sovereignty, Honouring Country, Nurturing Community.’

It’s exciting to be onsite with some incredible First Nations leaders who are shaping the future of healthcare.

We value our enduring partnership with Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association as we seek to expand the First Nations dermatology workforce and provide culturally safe dermatological care to communities across Australia.

26/11/2025

Today, ACD and Melanoma and Skin Cancer Advocacy Network - MSCAN launched the National Skin Cancer Scorecard 2025 at the Parliamentary Friends of Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness gathering at Parliament House, Canberra.

Our dermatologists Dr Adrian Lim (ACD President), A/Prof Alexander Chamberlain, and A/Prof Simone M. Goldinger performed skin checks for parliamentarians followed by a BBQ to celebrate the Scorecard launch.

In the afternoon, MSCAN hosted a Roundtable attended by Dr Adrian Lim and other thought leaders across the skin cancer sector. The roundtable was a fantastic opportunity to bring together clinicians, researchers, and passionate consumers to discuss how we can prioritise actions that will save lives.

Special thanks to MSCAN who convened today’s events, and to members, senators, policymakers and members of the community who attended. We are excited for next steps that will ensure better skin cancer outcomes for all Australians.

Learn more about the National Skin Cancer Scorecard 2025 on our website: https://www.dermcoll.edu.au/about/national-skin-cancer-scorecard/

26/11/2025

Skin cancer is our most common cancer, claiming the lives of over 2,000 Australians each year and costing the health system $2.47 billion annually.

That’s why ACD has joined forces with Melanoma and Skin Cancer Advocacy Network - MSCAN to launch the National Skin Cancer Scorecard 2025.

The Scorecard presents 16 evidence-based items to track progress in prevention, early detection, treatment, support and care developed by experts from across the skin cancer sector. The 16 items highlight critical gaps and offer actionable next steps to reduce the burden of melanoma and skin cancer.

We are thrilled to launch the Scorecard with the Parliamentary Friends of Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness in Canberra today. Stay tuned for more information!

Let’s unite to keep skin cancer on the national agenda.

Learn more about the National Skin Cancer Scorecard 2025 on our website: https://www.dermcoll.edu.au/about/national-skin-cancer-scorecard/

22/11/2025

Cancer Council Australia sat down with three generations who know the importance of sun safety – here's what they had to say!

John Clements, skin cancer survivor and resident of South Australia, is making sure important sun protection habits are passed down to his kids and grandkids. The whole Clements family is now passionate about taking care of themselves in the sun – they hope their experiences will help your family develop SunSmart habits, too. 🧥🧴👒⛱️🕶️

Read John’s skin cancer story here: https://www.cancer.org.au/save-your-skin/personal-stories/john-clements

21/11/2025

Two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime, yet our research shows that young Australians are less inclined to protect themselves during outdoor activities.

Skin cancer is almost entirely preventable by using the five forms of sun protection: Slip into sun-protective clothing, Slop on SPF50+ sunscreen, Slap on a broad-brimmed hat, Seek shade, and Slide on sunglasses.

Make sure to protect yourself when the UV is 3 and above.

18/11/2025

Some things may go out of style, but sun protection is timeless!

As we celebrate 40 years of , this is a reminder that it's still the same sun. Don’t forget to Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, and Slide when the UV is 3 and above.


Cancer Council Australia

17/11/2025

This week is !

Alopecia Areata is an auto-immune condition resulting in hair loss on the scalp and elsewhere on the body. It can range from small, individual patches of hair loss to total loss of all hair on the body.

As part of our Help Helps campaign, Bridget discussed how her relationship with her dermatologist has helped with her experience of living with Alopecia Areata.
We are proud to work with the Australia Alopecia Areata Foundation Inc. to support Australians living with alopecia areata.

AAAF is hosting events across the country to raise awareness and bring our community together — from the Boldest Bald Brunch to Crazy Hair Day in schools and youth organisations.

Learn more and get involved: https://aaaf.org.au/alopecia-awareness-week.

For more information on our Help Helps campaign, visit our website.

Bridget’s Story – ACD World Skin Health Day 2021

16/11/2025

It’s the start of National Skin Cancer Action Week!

Today, ACD joins Cancer Council Australia to celebrate 40 years of by reminding Australians to protect themselves from our national cancer.

Even better, Sid the Seagull’s back with his iconic Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide this summer, an important sun safety message for all generations.

Don’t forget – it’s still the same sun 40 years later! ☀️