Safe in the Sunshine

31/03/2026

🔎 How well do you really know your skin?
That freckle that’s changed shape? The mole that’s new?

🪞 Regular self-checks and professional skin checks can catch melanoma early — when it’s most treatable. Make it a habit. Your skin deserves it.

02/03/2026

🧠 Your skin has a memory — and it remembers everything.

Every sunburn, every tan, every time you forgot your hat... it all adds up.

🥳 The good news? You can start protecting it better today. Your future self will thank you.

02/02/2026

💡Melanoma doesn’t just affect people with fair skin — it can appear on anyone, regardless of skin tone.

In fact, it’s often diagnosed later in people of colour, which can make it more dangerous.

👀 So yes, everyone should be checking their skin and using sun protection.

22/01/2026

Are you:
✅ 18 years or older
✅ Been diagnosed with Melanoma in situ OR localized BCC/ SCC
✅ Can read English,
✅ Can do an online survey on a phone or computer.

We are looking for more volunteers for our study below. Follow this link for more information and to participate!

https://uniofqueensland.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_davzFWwUWRwkjRk

19/01/2026

Have you had total body photography?

We are inviting adults who have previously undergone total body photography to take part in a one-on-one interview. If you're interested in participating, please see more information in the link below:

https://acemid.centre.uq.edu.au/article/2026/01/share-your-experience-total-body-photography

13/01/2026

🚨It's the final week to vote for ACEMID as a finalist in the Shaping Australia Awards: Problem Solver category.

Vote for ACEMID here: https://www.shapingaustraliaawards.com.au/finalists/acemid-revolutionising-early-detection-and-the-fight-against-melanoma-uq

You can vote multiple times!

Voting closes on Monday, 19 January and we would appreciate your support!

The Australian Centre of Excellence in Melanoma Imaging and Diagnosis (ACEMID) is revolutionising melanoma screening through a globally unique research program uniting world-leading expertise across dermatology, behavioural science, epidemiology, health economics, statistics, AI, data science, genet...

31/12/2025

New year, new sun-safe habits 🥳☀️

Take a moment to reflect:
🕶️🧴👒 Did you make sun protection part of your daily routine?
🔎 Did you check your skin regularly?

Let’s make 2026 the year of smarter sun choices!

21/12/2025

❓Did you know? Melanoma can develop under your fingernails or toenails.

💅 It might look like a dark streak or a spot that doesn’t go away.

It’s easy to miss, or mistake for a bruise, but it’s worth getting checked.

Your nails can tell you more than you think.

07/12/2025

You’ve got your SPF on - great! But if you’re swimming, surfing, or sweating it out in the sun, don’t forget to reapply.

💧 Water and sweat wash sunscreen away, even the water-resistant kind.

🕒 Reapply every 2 hours or straight after a swim to keep your skin protected.

Sun safety doesn’t stop at the shoreline!

11/11/2025

10/11/2025

🌅Here’s the thing about UV: it’s sneaky.

Even short bursts of unprotected sun exposure — walking to the car, hanging out the washing — add up over time.

☀️ End the year strong by checking the UV index daily and making sun protection part of your routine.

Little steps = big protection.