Melanoma Institute Australia

09/04/2026

MIA is !

We are seeking a motivated Biobank Technical Assistant to join our team at the Poche Centre. The role involves the collection, processing, storage and shipment of patient specimens, as well as supporting clinical trials.

Application will close on 23 April 2026.
This is a full-time, one-year fixed-term role with the opportunity for extension.

For more information on the role and to apply, visit > https://bit.ly/4cfwYGG

09/04/2026

Today, on World Psycho-Oncology Day (WPOD), our Supportive Care team are at The Poche Centre chatting with patients and carers about specialised support and resources available to help manage wellbeing and mental health during a journey with melanoma. Come and say hello to Zoe, Jake, Kelly and Claire!

is a global initiative to raise awareness of the psychological and emotional impact of cancer. WPOD invites all people to advocate for better mental health support for patients and caregivers.

Every Thursday over the next six weeks we will share more about resources available.

https://bit.ly/4cvCfeC

09/04/2026

Melanoma March 2026 in pictures 📸

Take a look at our Melanoma March 2026 photo albums, which capture the uplifting community spirit at every event. You can download pics from the website (for free) and share to help raise awareness about melanoma.

Check out all photo albums here > https://bit.ly/3Q0QWxw

(Melanoma March Geraldton images to come next week!)

08/04/2026

We've reached our Melanoma March fundraising target - AGAIN!

Our initial goal was $500k, which we passed before the end of March, and now together we have cracked our increased goal of $600k!

Thank you to the entire Melanoma March community for helping us raise such a mammoth amount! We want to take this opportunity to remind you all why we do it...

Less than a decade ago, advanced melanoma was an almost certain death sentence, with patients rarely surviving more than a few months. Now, thanks to world-class research that has led to groundbreaking treatment, close to 60% of advanced melanoma patients are now surviving and are essentially cured!

It's initiatives like Melanoma March that will help us reach our mission of zero deaths from melanoma.

Our fundraising remains open until the end of April. https://bit.ly/4ctDJ9c

Thank you 🥰💚🌈🎉

08/04/2026

Melanoma March Geraldton is on this Sunday 12 April!

Melanoma March Geraldton is held in honour of Jason O'Brien who lost his life to melanoma in 2021. Jason had his first melanoma at the age of 20, and passed away at age 47. MIA is incredibly grateful to the O'Brien family for organising the event and giving the Geraldton community a place to connect, have life-saving conversations and raise funds that fuel world-class research.

Join Melanoma March Geraldton for the final Melanoma March of 2026 this Sunday at Geraldton Foreshore at 8am. Register > https://bit.ly/4mdXox8

Donations are still open for Melanoma March for the next few weeks.

Geraldton Toyota | Brigades Football Senior Club

(Due to Cyclone Narelle, Melanoma March Geraldton was postponed to this new date of Sunday 12 April.)

31/03/2026

We're !

Melanoma Institute Australia is seeking a Financial Controller. The right candidate will provide both strategic financial advice and hands-on leadership, and will support the long-term sustainability of the organisation while ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, compliance and controls.

For more information on the role and to apply, visit > https://bit.ly/4uYplgs

Full time position based in North Sydney (hybrid).
Applications close 16 April 2026.

31/03/2026

Healthcare professionals, don’t miss this rare opportunity to deep-dive into photoprotection with one of the world’s foremost authorities!

Melanoma Institute Australia is hosting a dynamic, evidence-driven hybrid session featuring Professor Henry Lim, a global leader in photoprotection. Discover the latest breakthroughs in UV radiation science, explore practical strategies to better protect high-risk populations, and gain insights into cutting-edge research that’s redefining photoprotection guidelines.

Where: MIA's The Poche Centre Sydney OR online.
Cost: Free!
CPD: A certificate of attendance will be provided.
RSVP: By 27 April 2026.

Register today, and add it to your calendar! > https://bit.ly/41CtvwZ

Thanks to our Official Sunscreen Partner La Roche-Posay for supporting this event.

Join Melanoma Institute Australia for an educational session for multidisciplinary healthcare professionals caring for patients at increased risk of skin cancer

30/03/2026

Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) hosted the Annual Collaborators Meeting for the 'Roadmap for a National Targeted Skin Cancer Screening Program' last Friday 27 March.

The meeting brought together over 100 people from across Australia, including all Roadmap Workstream and Committee members, as well as representatives from a wide range of stakeholder organisations and communities.

The day featured a review of the evidence and data collected to date by the Workstreams, the Roadmap Operations team, and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare - AIHW, all of which are informing the design of a potential melanoma screening program. Participants also discussed preliminary recommendations and shortlisted options for key elements of the program. These options will be subject to rigorous examination and testing through health economic modelling. Stakeholders also took part in a focus group discussion on a potential screening pathway, providing valuable input to inform the next phase of assessing the feasibility and acceptability of different screening program designs.

A full recap of the day will be published on the Roadmap page of the MIA website soon> https://bit.ly/4cc0QFc

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to this productive day. We look forward to building on these conversations in the year ahead!

29/03/2026

Lang Park in Wollongong was a sea of green and yellow today with over 335 participants donning Melanoma March colours to support our Wollongong event.

A huge thank you to everyone who took steps to support each other, increase awareness and raise funds to save lives from melanoma.

Special mention to:
🏃🏻‍♀️Martina Duleska, who led the Wollongong Volunteer Organising Commitee, and her team of volunteers
🎤Jo Pye, the fabulous event MC
😎 Speakers Ana and Lisa who shared their personal stories
💪🏻Fernwood Fitness, for their fun warm up session
🤩 Top fundraisers Team Klohs, Leigh’s Little Soldiers and Carly Young, who cut the ribbon to start the march
🍪All the bakers who contributed to the popular sweet stall
🏆To all who donated prizes for our awards and raffle
🌭 Figtree Lions Club for the BBQ!

Thank you Wollongong for a heartwarming morning! 🥰

https://wollongong.melanomamarch.org.au

29/03/2026

Thank you Woodend for a wonderful Melanoma March event this morning. The shady trees of Campaspe Park provided the perfect setting.

We are so grateful to our local organising committee from Skin GP - including Dr Ashvin Arul from and Practice Manager Jess Collins - for bringing Melanoma March to Woodend for a second year.

Thank you to Jess, for also being the wonderful event MC, and to our three inspiring event speakers - Dr Bronwyn Edmunds, Dr Rian Pickard, and Sara Lilley, who shared her personal melanoma story.

Marchers in need of coffee were pleased to see Malcolm from Meerkat Caffeinators - and the free sausage sizzle provided by SkinGP, Sharp Exhausts and B&S Hire Sunbury was very well received! We are also very thankful to Rationale Skin Care for generously providing the raffle prize.

We can't thank the over 105 enthusiastic members of the local community who participated. Congrats to our top fundraisers - Sally and Peter Dell. Thanks to everyone for making a difference by being part of Melanoma March Woodend 2026!

https://bit.ly/4t6siK0

29/03/2026

Central Coast, thank you for a beautiful morning!

Melanoma March Central Coast was hosted by the incredible Kristy Brown, who has tirelessly hosted numerous raffles and sausage sizzles in the lead up to the event, was the MC of the day, and organised the march itself. Year after year she hosts a fantastic event and we're so grateful!

We'd also like to thank:
💚 The 300+ of you who showed up and marched along for a great cause
💚 Our top individual fundraiser, Robyn Snell, and the top fundraising team, 'Team Ree'
💚 Maree Sykes for sharing her personal melanoma story
💚 All volunteers who gave up their time to make this event happen
💚 Everyone who donated prizes for the raffle
💚 Melanoma March Central Coast partner, Ray White Long Jetty The Entrance
💚 La Roche-Posay, MIA's official sunscreen partner, for providing the sunscreen on the day and a sunscreen hamper prize
💚 The coffee, gelato and bbq vendors
💚 Luko Media for taking great videos of the event

And of course a shout out to Daisy and Bruce for being the most sun safe dogs (swipe to the last photo to see!)

We are so grateful for everyone’s support, and so inspired by the strong community spirit.

It's not too late to donate > https://bit.ly/4s3wwBr

28/03/2026

The wet weather didn’t dampen our spirits at Melanoma March Melbourne this morning! ☔️🌧️😊

A special shout out to:
🎤 Brad McEwan, MIA ambassador and MC for the day
❤️ Our Melbourne volunteer committee - Amanda, Jasmine, James, and Ava. Thank you for making today possible!
🏆 Mindy Rice, Melbourne’s top individual fundraiser, and Melbourne’s top fundraising team, Team Thomas!
🎶 Local band Marmalade for bringing the tunes
🤗 Audrey from Melanoma Patients Australia for providing patient support info
😍 Our MIA Sunscreen Partner La Roche-Posay, who provided sunscreen
💛 All the businesses who donated raffle prizes or other items for the day

So grateful to everyone for making today so special. It always warms our hearts to see our community show up to support those affected by melanoma, even in the cold, wet weather.