Australian Melanoma Research Foundation

23/10/2026

Australia has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world.

Melanoma is more than a statistic. It affects individuals, families and communities across Australia, and more work is needed to improve prevention, early detection and treatment.

At the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation (AMRF), we fund Australia’s next generation of melanoma researchers, supporting innovative research that could make a difference to the future of melanoma care.

💛 Your donation can help drive that research forward.

Every contribution helps support the researchers working towards better outcomes for people affected by melanoma.

Together, we can help build a future where melanoma is no longer the threat it is today.

👉 Donate today and support the future of melanoma research: https://melanomaresearch.com.au/donate-today/

20/10/2026

At the Coonalpyn Show on 17 October, AMRF provided Skin Spot Checks to 72 participants, with 9 referred for further clinical assessment. A total of 16 potentially concerning lesions were identified, including two suspicious for melanoma.

One participant found to have a concerning lesion made a significant journey to attend the Skin Spot Checks at Coonalpyn after hearing our Skin Health Advocate, Harriet, speak on the radio, highlighting the importance of raising awareness and making these services accessible to regional communities.

Thank you to Harriet (.south.7)and the Coonalpyn Show organisers for helping make these checks possible.

Help us bring skin health education and early detection services to more regional communities. Donate to support AMRF’s work in melanoma research, prevention and early detection: https://melanomaresearch.com.au/

19/10/2026

☀️ Sun Safe Spring is making waves! Have you seen AMRF in the media recently?

From Deborah Hutton OAM () on The Morning Show to melanoma survivor Holly Guffogg () and skin cancer nurse Harriet Clayton (.south.7) in The Australian Women's Weekly, our campaign is helping bring melanoma prevention and early detection to a wider audience.

With media coverage reaching millions of Australians and influencers sharing sun-safe messages with younger audiences, we’re building momentum around an important message: know your skin and check your skin.

A huge thank you to our media advocates, including Deborah, Holly, Harriet, Glenda, Erin and Samantha, and to influencers Bridget Patterson, Nick White, Trent Szmolnik, Olivia Vivian and Mark Nicolaidis for helping spread the word. 💛

Read all the media articles: https://melanomaresearch.com.au/sun-safe-spring/

15/10/2026

⛳ A wonderful day on the green supporting two important causes!

Despite some wet and windy Melbourne weather, the L.E.K. Consulting Charity Golf Day on Tuesday 6 October was a fantastic success, bringing together supporters of Disability Sports Australia and the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation.

We extend our sincere thanks to our naming rights sponsor, L.E.K. Consulting, and our supporting sponsors BDO, FTA Pile, Amused Group and Kieser Australia Brighton. We are equally grateful to everyone who attended, our generous prize sponsors and the team at Kingston Heath Golf Club for hosting us.

Our thanks go to Dr Lewis Newland, who shared research insights and the importance of continued investment in scientific discovery, and Damien Thomlinson, whose extraordinary motivational speech was warmly received by guests.

We would also like to recognise Mark Streeting and Bryden Macpherson from L.E.K. Consulting for championing the event and helping make the day possible.

Events like this are a wonderful example of what can be achieved when organisations and communities come together to support meaningful causes. We are grateful to everyone who contributed to the day and helped support the important work of both charities.

Read the full wrap up: https://melanomaresearch.com.au/news/lek-consulting-charity-golf-day/

02/10/2026

20 years of melanoma research made possible by our community. 💛

For 20 years, the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation has supported Australian researchers working towards better prevention, earlier detection and better treatments for melanoma.

To everyone who has been part of our journey over the past 20 years: thank you. Your support has helped Australian researchers pursue new ideas and keep moving melanoma research forward.

We’re incredibly grateful to have you with us as we look towards a future where the Foundation is no longer needed, because melanoma has become a cancer we can prevent, detect early and effectively treat.

Thank you for being part of the AMRF community.

If you’d like to help us continue funding Australian melanoma research, you can make a donation: https://melanomaresearch.com.au/donate-today/

30/09/2026

A small change can be worth paying attention to. Know your skin and if something doesn’t look or feel right, get it checked. 💛

At just 23, Holly was diagnosed with stage 3B melanoma after noticing a mole on her thigh had become raised and itchy. Now an Australian Melanoma Research Foundation ambassador, Holly is sharing her experience to encourage others to take changes in their skin seriously.

The article also features AMRF’s Skin Health Advocate Harriet, who shares practical advice on what to look for when checking your skin, and why melanoma can occur anywhere on the body.

Thank you to Holly for being so open about her experience, to Harriet for sharing her expertise, and to The Australian Women's Weekly for helping shine a light on melanoma.

At AMRF, we’re working towards a future where advances in research lead to better prevention, earlier detection and more effective treatment for people affected by melanoma.

Read the full story: https://www.womensweekly.com.au/health/melanoma-symptoms/

Diagnosed with melanoma at 23, Holly shares the skin change she noticed. Plus, a skin cancer expert on what to look for and how to stay sun-safe.

24/09/2026

Today, on World Cancer Research Day, we’re celebrating the power of collaboration to advance cancer research.

Cancer research doesn’t happen in isolation. It takes researchers sharing knowledge, clinicians translating breakthroughs into care, patients and families contributing their experiences, and many others working together to move research forward.

For melanoma, collaboration across these communities is helping us better understand this cancer, develop new treatments and continue the search for better ways to prevent, detect and treat melanoma.

To the researchers who dedicate their careers to asking difficult questions, the clinicians who help turn research into impact, the patients and families who inspire this work, and our incredible donors, supporters and partner organisations who make it possible: thank you. 💛

At AMRF, we're proud to play our part by supporting Australia's next generation of melanoma researchers and helping create the connections and opportunities that allow research to grow.

Together, we can advance cancer research and create a better future for people affected by melanoma.

23/09/2026

☀️ Over the weekend, our team was at City-Bay in SA providing free Skin Spot Checks and skin cancer prevention, early detection and education to the running community. We are really proud to be able to provide this service in a familiar and accessible community environment.

Across the event:

🔎 105 Spot Checks were performed
📋 4 participants were referred for further clinical assessment
⚠️ 2 potential melanoma were identified
🔬 3 suspicious non-melanoma lesions were identified

Spot checks aren't a substitute for a full skin examination, but they can provide an important opportunity to identify concerning spots and encourage people to seek further assessment when needed.

Early detection matters. So does knowing how to protect your skin.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, our Skin Health Advocate, Harriet, and to the team for helping make skin health part of the event.

If you can, please donate to help us continue to support melanoma research and community skin health: https://melanomaresearch.com.au/donate-today/

22/09/2026

💬 Heard this before? “I’m too young for melanoma.”

While melanoma risk generally increases with age, melanoma can affect people of all ages, including young Australians.

The good news? There are simple ways to protect yourself from UV and get to know your skin.

🌱 This Spring, we’ve put together a free Sun-Safe Spring Guide with practical tips to help you protect your skin, check for changes and separate sun-safety facts from common myths.

👉 Download your free guide from https://melanomaresearch.com.au/research/sun-safe-spring/

18/09/2026

☀️ Is sunscreen safe?

You might have seen a lot of conversation online lately about sunscreen and its ingredients. So what does the evidence say?

In Australia, sunscreens are regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and the evidence supports continuing to use sunscreen as an important part of protecting your skin from UV radiation.

That doesn't mean every sunscreen is identical or that questions about particular ingredients shouldn't be investigated. The TGA continues to review the evidence and update its regulations when needed.

As Harriet explains, the best sunscreen to use is one approved by the TGA with a SPF50 or SPF50+ rating.

If you don't feel comfortable using sunscreen, then avoid being in the sun when the UV is 3 or above, wear sun protective clothing and stick to the shade.

More info at the link in our bio or melanomaresearch.com.au/sun-safe-spring/