Australian Melanoma Research Foundation

06/09/2026

You know SLIP, SLOP, SLAP, SEEK, SLIDE, but have you added SCROLL?

📱 SCROLL to check the current UV rating for your area.

Checking the UV before you head outside is a simple way to know when you need to protect your skin. And remember, UV can be high even when it doesn’t feel particularly hot or sunny.

Want the full checklist? Download our FREE Sun Safe Spring Guide for practical tips on sun protection, skin checks and melanoma awareness.

👉 Get your free guide: https://melanomaresearch.com.au/sun-safe-spring/

This spring, make sun safety part of your routine. 💛

03/09/2026

🔍 What actually happens during a skin check?

Our Skin Health Advocate and Skin Cancer Nurse, Harriet, is here to walk you through it.

As part of Sun-Safe Spring, we're encouraging everyone to get to know their skin and get a professional skin check if you notice something has changed.

Head to our Sun-Safe Spring page for more information. Link in bio.

02/09/2026

Australian Melanoma Research Foundation ambassador Glenda is speaking out this spring as part of our Sun Safe Spring campaign, encouraging Australians to take their skin health seriously.

Her message comes at an important time, with a recent study from the Royal Children's Hospital reporting that a quarter of Aussie kids think suntan protects them from skin cancer.

Glenda's son, Aaron, tragically passed away from a melanoma which was initially dismissed as simply a cracked heel, just two days after his own son was born.

Melanoma doesn’t always appear where we expect it, or look the way we imagine. Changes can occur on less obvious areas of the body, including the soles of the feet, palms and under the nails.

That’s why Glenda is encouraging everyone to:
🔎 Know your skin: become familiar with what’s normal for you
👀 Check your skin: look for anything new, changing or unusual
👩‍⚕️ Act on changes: if something concerns you, speak to your doctor

Sun protection is also an important part of reducing your risk. As spring arrives and UV levels rise, make sun safety part of your everyday routine.

Read Glenda's story and find out more about Sun Safe Spring, including our free Sun-Safe Spring Guide:
👉 https://melanomaresearch.com.au/sun-safe-spring/

31/08/2026

☀️ Sun Safe Spring has officially arrived! 🌼

Spring is here, the days are getting longer and Australia’s UV levels are rising,which means it’s time to make sun protection part of your everyday routine.

Whether you’re heading to the beach, playing sport, walking the dog or enjoying a coffee outdoors, a few simple habits can make a big difference to protecting your skin.

That’s why we’ve launched "Sun Safe Spring" to help Australians protect their skin, know what to look for and understand why melanoma research matters.

Download your FREE Sun-Safe Spring Guide and discover:
🔍 How to do a quick five-minute skin self-check
⚠️ Common sun-safety myths and facts
🔬 Research breakthroughs helping improve melanoma outcomes

And remember: sun protection isn’t just for summer. If the UV is 3 or above, protect your skin.

👉 Get your free guide and make this spring a sun-safe one: https://melanomaresearch.com.au/sun-safe-spring/

27/08/2026

A very sincere thank you to Deborah Hutton OAM who visited The Morning Show On 7 this morning to raise awareness about the importance of sun safety during Spring and Summer under the hot Australian sun.

Deborah is a dedicated advocate for skin cancer awareness. Her generosity with her time and platform to get the message out there about sun safety to everyday Australians is helping to challenge myths and save lives.

We are launching our Sun-Safe Spring awareness campaign this week with a FREE Sun Safety Guide so you can prepare as we approach what's set to be our hottest summer on record. Get your guide via link in bio.

Reducing the incidence of melanoma in Australia is a national concern. Know your skin, protect your skin and get your skin checked.

Australian Research has helped drive new treatments for melanoma and survival rates for advanced melanoma have risen from just 10% in 2011 to over 55% in 2024. If you can, please consider donating to continue this life-saving research.

25/08/2026

🏌️‍♂️ Tee off for a great cause at Kingston Heath!

Looking for a standout corporate day out for your clients, colleagues or team?

Join Disability Sports Australia and the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation for our inaugural Charity Golf Day at the iconic Kingston Heath Golf Club on 6 October 2026.

⛳ 18 holes in Ambrose format
🍽️ Three-course dinner
🏆 Live auction featuring exclusive experiences and memorabilia
🤝 Connect with leaders from sport, business and the community

Your participation will help support Australian melanoma research and create greater opportunities for people with disability to participate in grassroots sport.

Corporate team packages are available, with every package including a tax-deductible donation component.

Spaces are limited. Get your team together and secure your place today.

👉 Register your team: https://events.humanitix.com/dsa-amrf-charity-golf-day-2026

A charity golf day at Kingston Heath supporting Australian melanoma research and grassroots sport for people with disability.

25/08/2026

What could the future of melanoma treatment look like?

There has been exciting news this week about a personalised mRNA-based melanoma vaccine, with early Phase 3 results showing promising potential to reduce the risk of melanoma returning or spreading.

To help unpack what this breakthrough could mean, Associate Professor Lisa Ebert from Adelaide University recently joined ABC Adelaide Afternoons to discuss the science behind the new treatment and what it could mean for people affected by melanoma.

Lisa is also the supervisor of Rachael Stone, one of AMRF's 2026 Research Award recipients. Rachael is investigating how CD15s affects T cells and their response to immunotherapy in melanoma patients, research that could help us better understand why some people respond differently to treatment.

It's a wonderful example of how melanoma research builds over time: discoveries made today are informed by years of research, and the next generation of researchers are continuing to ask the questions that could lead to tomorrow's breakthroughs.

🎧 Listen to Lisa's conversation on ABC Adelaide Afternoons. The conversation begins at 1:22:17 https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/adelaide-afternoons/afternoons/107044368

We're proud to support researchers like Rachael and the teams working to improve the future of melanoma treatment. 💛

An intriguing blend of local news, entertainment and fun, Afternoons delights.

22/08/2026

The Australian Melanoma Research Foundation is honoured to recognise the legacy of John Walter Holland, whose generous gift through his estate has established the John Walter Holland Memorial Award, supporting the next generation of melanoma researchers.

John dedicated much of his life to supporting others. A carpenter and farmer by trade, he was involved with the YMCA, the Salvation Army and the Men’s Shed woodworking program, and was widely known for his generosity and his “give everything to others” approach to life.

John’s connection to melanoma was deeply personal. Several members of his family were affected by skin cancer, including his nephew Graeme Holland, who lost his life to melanoma at a young age. John wanted to honour Graeme’s legacy and his family by helping create a better future for others.

Today, the John Walter Holland Memorial Award is supporting PhD researcher Rachael Stone, whose research is investigating how the molecule CD15s may influence the effectiveness of immunotherapy for melanoma. Her work could help identify new ways to improve responses to treatment and outcomes for people living with melanoma.

John’s story is a powerful reminder that a gift in your Will can carry your values forward, supporting research and helping create a better future for generations to come.

To learn more about John’s story, the Memorial Award and leaving a gift in your Will, visit: https://melanomaresearch.com.au/news/the-john-walter-holland-memorial-award/

21/08/2026

🔬 A promising new development in melanoma research.

New research from US pharmaceutical giants Merck and Moderna has delivered encouraging results for a personalised mRNA-based treatment designed to help prevent melanoma from returning.

In a Phase 3 clinical trial involving more than 1,100 people with high-risk melanoma, intismeran autogene, given alongside the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, reduced the risk of melanoma returning or spreading compared with pembrolizumab alone. The treatment is personalised to the individual tumour, using mRNA technology to help the immune system recognise and target cancer cells.

Congratulations to the research teams behind this important milestone in melanoma research. This progress reflects years of dedicated work by scientists and clinicians around the world working to improve outcomes for people affected by melanoma.

At AMRF, we are proud to support Australia’s melanoma researchers who contribute to discoveries like these. It is only through continued investment that we can fund the research needed to turn promising advances into life-saving treatments.

Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-20/melanoma-drug-cancer-intismeran-autogene/107056350

A trial of more than 1,100 patients finds a new experimental drug could prevent one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer from returning.

18/08/2026

🌱 Every breakthrough starts with a seed.

This National Science Week, we're celebrating the journey of scientific discovery. From a single idea to research that has the potential to change lives.

By funding Australia's next generation of melanoma researchers, we're helping nurture bold ideas that can grow into tomorrow's breakthroughs, leading to better treatments and improved outcomes for people affected by melanoma.

Because when we invest in science today, we're planting the seeds for a healthier tomorrow. 💛