Melanoma Patients Australia

10/10/2026

This World Mental Health Day, we're celebrating the positive impact that movement, connection, and community can have on our mental health and wellbeing.

Whether you're walking, jogging, running, or cheering from the sidelines, participating in a community event is a great way to boost your physical and emotional wellbeing while connecting with others and working towards a personal goal.

There's still time to register for our upcoming October events, and we've also added a range of November events to the calendar. So why not challenge yourself, get active, and make a difference at the same time by fundraising for MPA!

👟 Lace up your runners
🏃 Set yourself a goal
💙 Fundraise for Melanoma Patients Australia
🌱 Invest in your health and wellbeing

Every step you take helps support people affected by melanoma while also supporting your own wellbeing.

Explore our upcoming events and register today, link in the comments.

09/10/2026

A melanoma diagnosis can feel isolating, but connecting with others who understand can make a real difference. Melanoma Patients Australia’s support groups provide a safe, welcoming space to share experiences, ask questions, gain practical insights, and connect with people who truly understand the challenges of living with melanoma.

Whether you're newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, living beyond melanoma, or supporting a loved one, our support groups offer understanding, encouragement, and connection every step of the way.

Join a community that understands. Because no one affected by melanoma should have to walk alone.

🧡 Find a support group near you or attend one online.
🧡 Details in the comment.

08/10/2026

📣PSA to all in PERTH! Our MPA Support Group Facilitator, Nick Mosenthal is behind a Perth Melanoma Community Forum. Guest speakers include medical onchologists, Research Fellows, Exercise Physiologists and lived experience speaker who will share updates and join a panel discussion about melanoma care.

📅Wednesday 14 October 2026
⏰Registration and refreshments from 6:00pm.
✅ Presentations will commence at 6:30pm.

More refreshments will be served after the presentations and panel discussion.

Venue: State Library Theatre, 25 Francis St, Perth 6000
Cost: Free

👉 Register Here:

Our Melanoma Community Forum is to help patients and carers access up to date information from expert speakers on melanoma research, treatment and support.

07/10/2026

Melanoma Patients Australia is proud to be represented by Karen van Gorp (she/her) Deputy Chair and Co-Chair of the MPA Consumer Advisory Group, at the Australasian Dermoscopy Meeting 8 - 10 October, presented by DermEx Skin Institute

Speaking with dermatologists from across the country, Karen draws on her lived experience and the critical role of the patient voice in shaping advocacy, research, policy and health system design.

Karen also showcases MPA’s work to improve access to melanoma supportive care for people living in regional, rural, and remote communities. This included sharing MPA’s national model for specialist melanoma supportive care, and how telehealth and coordinated support services can help improve equity of access and outcomes for patients, regardless of where they live.

We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this important conversation and extend our sincere thanks to DermEx Skin Institute to generously facilitate donations to MPA. Every donation helps us provide support, information and advocacy to the melanoma community. We invite all conference attendees to support our work. Donations can be made online or in person by visiting Karen at the MPA stand.

👉️ Donate here: https://bit.ly/4700LRL

Thank you, Karen for representing Melanoma Patients Australia and championing the needs of the melanoma community.

06/10/2026

A melanoma diagnosis can be overwhelming, but support is available at every stage of the journey.

Melanoma Patients Australia provides free, specialist support services for people affected by melanoma, including those newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, living with metastatic melanoma, or navigating life after treatment. We also support families, carers, and loved ones.

Our experienced team can help you access:
✅ Specialist melanoma support and care navigation
✅ Emotional and practical support
✅ Information and resources to help you make informed decisions
✅ Connections to trusted services and support networks
✅ Telehealth support, no matter where you live in Australia

Whether you're looking for information, guidance, or someone who understands, we're here to help.

Learn more about our melanoma support services: https://bit.ly/4dmpROa

04/10/2026

More than 40% of the patients we support live outside major cities, so we’ve created a dedicated Regional, Rural and Remote Support Hub to help you access information and support, wherever you are.

In the hub, you'll find:
✅ Videos from our telehealth nurses and patients
✅ Practical information and resources
✅ Peer support group information
✅ Travel, accommodation and financial support guidance

Whether you're newly diagnosed, in treatment or beyond, support is just a click away.

🧡 Visit our Regional, Rural and Remote Support Hub today and discover the resources designed with you in mind.

Find the hub in the comments.

02/10/2026

This weekend, don't forget the sun safety!

Whether you're heading to the beach, enjoying a backyard BBQ or exploring the great outdoors, remember to protect your skin from harmful UV rays.

✅ Wear a wide-brim hat
✅ Cover up with protective clothing
✅ Apply SPF50+ sunscreen and reapply regularly

A little preparation can help you enjoy the weekend safely.

🧡 Stay sun smart, stay protected, and make the most of your time outdoors.

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01/10/2026

Join us for our October support group meetings! Check out the schedule for times and locations, including online and hybrid options.

PLUS the National Meet UP online is hosting Kathryn Bolt to discuss survivorship.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4x8swCz

30/09/2026

Consider leaving a gift in your will that supports Australian's affected by melanoma for years to come. September is Gifts in Wills month and a Gift in your Will to Melanoma Patients Australia is more than a donation. It's a lasting legacy of support, hope and care for people facing a melanoma diagnosis. Your generosity can ensure patients have access to free specialist melanoma support services, trusted information and counselling, when they need it most.

Leave your legacy here: https://bit.ly/4qRcBGG