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MIA Amie St Clair

Our aim is to raise awareness of melanoma, support melanoma research and support melanoma patients. In August 2007 she discovered a lump in her groin.

Amie St Clair MIA is dedicated to raising awareness of melanoma. We actively support medical research and endeavour to provide better access to specialised care for the communities of the Wagga Wagga region. Amie was only 20 years old when she was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma. She was prompt in seeking medical advice, and after an ultrasound and biopsy, was diagnosed with melanoma. There was

no primary skin lesion ever found. Over the next couple of years this unpredictable cancer appeared again and again. Amie went through numerous operations but it had spread too quickly - the surgeons could not operate as fast as it appeared. She battled long and hard for just over three years, trying every available treatment. On 9 November 2009, just one day after her 23rd birthday, Amie lost her battle with cancer. For many people illness is a very private matter but Amie’s journey was well-documented in local media and her progress followed by the Wagga Wagga community. It had always been her wish that others learn from her story and not have to face the same fate at the hands of melanoma. The Amie St Clair Melanoma Trust was created in her honour to educate and support Riverina families with regards to melanoma prevention and education. It was also recognised during Amie’s illness that there are limited resources and support for melanoma patients in rural areas. The trust seeks to address this by providing support for other families fighting melanoma. Our Vision

To make a difference in raising awareness of Melanoma, to actively support medical research, and to provide better access to specialised care for the communities of the Wagga Wagga region. Mission Statement

A non profit organisation that will work with the communities of the Wagga Wagga region, health professionals and cancer related charities to:
1.Provide support and funding for medical research for the management of Melanoma;
2.To educate the community of the signs and symptoms of Melanoma and raise awareness of the causes and important prevention strategies; and
3.To provide support and assistance to sufferers and their carers including access to specialised care.

11/07/2025

Thank you so to everyone who joined us at the MIA Amie St Clair Ball! It was so heart-warming to see everyone embrace our 'Night at the Carnival' theme and wholeheartedly support the event.

The photos of this wonderful evening say it all - and you can access these now via our website! Thank you to Elena Obst for capturing the event so perfectly. Please enjoy browsing here > https://bit.ly/3GErauC

We are so grateful to our 2025 Event Partners for making a difference - including our Gold Partner Gordo’s Plumbing Service and Bronze Partners Riverina Motor Group, Hillis Motor Group and Riverina Water.

Thank you to the businesses who donated prizes for the live auction (including the free set of building plans to the value of $5k from Shining Designs), the silent auction and the raffle.

We're already thinking about next year when we will be celebrating our 15th Ball!

Australian Army Band Kapooka | Liam Power

19/06/2025

LAST CHANCE TO BUY TICKETS!

Ever since we closed ticket sales for our 'Night at the Carnival' Ball we have had an overwhelming number of people contact us to say that they really want tickets!!

So, due to popular demand, ticket sales have been reopened until 9pm tonight Thursday 19 June.

If you want tickets to the Wagga event of the year, this is your LAST CHANCE!!

Buy your tickets here > https://www.trybooking.com/DAITG

18/06/2025

Roll up, roll up...the Amie St Clair Ball has spectacular raffle and live auction prizes on offer!

Even if you can't attend the event, you can still be in it to win it! The raffle includes three MEGA prizes. See more and purchase raffle tickets here> https://bit.ly/44lCgOe

Guests will also have the chance to participate in live auctions on the night. One auction prize is a free set of building plans to the value of $5k from Shining Designs - perfect for anyone wanting to complete a new home or renovation!

Gordo’s Plumbing Service Liam Power | Australian Army Band Kapooka

13/06/2025

Ticket sales for the Amie St Clair Ball in Wagga close at midnight tomorrow Sunday 15 June! 🎪✨

If you haven't already, secure your tickets before it's too late!

Join us for a truly spectacular 'Night at the Carnival' themed evening, filled with dancing, delicious food, great raffle and auction items, the endlessly talented Australian Army Band Kapooka, and the wonderful magical entertainer Liam Power.

🎫 Buy your tickets here> https://bit.ly/401NSTX

Thanks to our Gold Partner Gordo’s Plumbing Service

07/06/2025

Don't miss out! 📣
The Amie St Clair 14th Annual Ball is coming up in Wagga on Saturday 28 June...and ticket sales close at midnight on Sunday 15 June - in ONE WEEK!

Guests will be treated to a fabulous night with dinner, dancing, auctions, and live performances from magical entertainer Liam Power and the fabulous Australian Army Band Kapooka - a magical evening you won't want to miss!

Gather your friends, grab your tickets and prepare to be amazed and entertained at one of our favourite nights of the year 🩷

Don't delay, get your tickets now > https://bit.ly/4jEsMlw

Location: The Range Function Centre, Wagga Wagga.

Thanks to our Gold Partner Gordo’s Plumbing Service

06/06/2025

The Amie St Clair 'Night at the Carnival' Ball is just over three weeks away, and ticket sales close at midnight next Sunday 15 June.

Join us in Wagga for a dazzling night of...
🎪 Great food - including canapés, entree, main and circus-themed sweets
🎪 Be amazed by magicial entertainer Liam Power
🎪 Australian Army Band Kapooka will keep us all on the dance floor
🎪 Auctions, raffles, and spin-the-wheel fun
🎪 Photobooth and more!

Don't miss out! Buy your tickets now > https://bit.ly/4kwLCfQ

All funds raised support melanoma research and services in the Riverina.

Thank you to our Gold Partner Gordo’s Plumbing Service and partners Riverina Motor Group, Hillis Motor Group and Riverina Water for their support.

03/06/2025

Advances in melanoma treatment have made the once incurable, curable.
But why do some advanced melanoma patients still not respond to these treatments?
These are research questions, arising in our clinics, that we are desperately working to answer.

Please donate this tax-time to help us continue our ‘bench to bedside’ research and save ALL lives from melanoma. All donations $2 and over are tax deductible > https://bit.ly/43VC4VE

29/05/2025

Join us under the Big Top for a magical NIGHT AT THE CARNIVAL at the 14th Annual MIA Amie St Clair Melanoma Ball in Wagga.

As always, it will be a spectacular evening with dinner, dancing, auctions, raffles, and a wonderful carnival atmosphere.

We're excited to announce that renowned magical entertainer Liam Power be performing during the evening. Be prepared to be amazed!

We're also thrilled that the Australian Army Band Kapooka will once again be keeping us on the dance floor all night!

DATE & TIME
Saturday 28 June 2025
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM

LOCATION
The Range Function Centre, Wagga Wagga

DRESS CODE
Formal with a touch of carnival (think a splash of bold colour or stripes, or playful accessories like a top hat or feather headpiece)!

TICKETS
$130 each.
All funds raised support melanoma research and services in the Riverina.

It's going to be a night to remember!

Buy tickets here > https://www.trybooking.com/DAITG

Thanks to our Gold Partner Gordo’s Plumbing Service

20/05/2025

The working party updating the 'Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Melanoma' is now seeking comment from clinicians and the community.

This year’s Melanoma March campaign, which was the largest ever, raised vital funds to support the updating of these guidelines.

The first six chapters of the Guidelines have now been updated and are open for public consultation until 30 June.

Additional chapters will be released for public consultation over the coming months.

The clinical guidelines working party is supported by Melanoma Institute Australia and Cancer Council Australia.

To provide comments on the updated Guidelines, please go to the yellow Public Consultation section on this page > https://bit.ly/4mp7ISK

09/05/2025

This year's Amie St Clair Ball is themed 'Night at the Carnival', giving you so many options when it comes to what to wear. 👗🎩🪶👑✨💗

The dress code is 'formal with a touch of carnival' - think colours, patterns, and playful accessories. You can go as big and bold or as subtle as you wish.

Here are some tips...

For the fellas: You can't go wrong with a suit and jazzing it up with accessories - top hats, masks, moustaches, a striped scarf, a waist coat or a cane... the list goes on.

For the ladies: Think of accessorising your ballgown with bright colours, a head piece, feather boa, sequins, large jewellery pieces, a bold purse and vibrant makeup.

We recommend doing some googling, searching your cupboard for hidden gems, diving into dress-up boxes, and trawling vintage clothes shops.

Tickets are $130 each
Date: Saturday 28 June 2025 6:00 PM - 11:45 PM (UTC+10)
Location: The Range Function Centre, Wagga Wagga

It's going to be such a fun and memorable night, we can't wait to see you there!

Buy tickets here > https://bit.ly/4jGTRp2

Shout out to our Gold Partner Gordo’s Plumbing Service

28/04/2025

📣 The night we've all been waiting for - the MIA Amie St Clair Melanoma Annual Ball - is only two months away!

Step right up for an unforgettable evening with dinner, dancing, live entertainment, thrilling auctions, raffles, and an amazing circus carnival atmosphere.

Attire is formal with a whimsical twist—imagine a splash of bold colour, stripes, or playful vintage flair. Think top hats, feathered headpieces, or dashing accessories that capture the spirit of the carnival.

Join us under the Big Top for an exciting 'Night at the Carnival' at the MIA Amie St Clair Melanoma Annual Ball in Wagga on Saturday 28 June.

All funds raised support melanoma research and services in the Riverina.

Get your tickets ASAP for one of our favourite nights of the year > https://bit.ly/4cVMIPc

Shout out to our Gold Partner Gordo’s Plumbing Service

08/04/2025

TICKET SALES NOW OPEN FOR MIA AMIE ST CLAIR ANNUAL BALL!

Join us under the Big Top for an exciting NIGHT AT THE CARNIVAL at the MIA Amie St Clair Melanoma Annual Ball in Wagga.

As always, it will be a spectacular evening with dinner, dancing, live entertainment, auctions, raffles, and a wonderful carnival atmosphere.

Gather your friends, organise a table of ten, and have some fun!

All funds raised support melanoma research and services in the Riverina.

DATE
Saturday 28 June 2025 6:00 PM - 11:45 PM

LOCATION
The Range Function Centre
308 Copland St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

DRESS CODE
Formal with a touch of carnival (think a splash of bold colour or stripes, or playful accessories like a top hat or feather headpiece)!

TICKETS
Tickets are $130 each.
Buy tickets here > https://bit.ly/4jkFztw

Thank you to our Gold Partner Gordo’s Plumbing Service and partners Riverina Motor Group, Hillis Motor Group and Riverina Water for their support.

If you would like to know more about sponsorship, or donation of raffle and auction prizes, please email Moo before purchasing tickets: amanda.hubbard@melanoma.org.au.

Address

Wagga Wagga, NSW

Website

https://www.melanoma.org.au/about-the-institute/amie-st-clair-melanoma/

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