Melanoma Patients Australia

Melanoma Patients Australia Our Vision: Creating a world where no one affected by melanoma walks alone. Our Vision
Creating a world where no one affected by melanoma walks alone.

Melanoma Patients Australia provides support across Australia to those with melanoma, their families, friends and carers, all at no charge. Our Purpose
To support, connect and advocate for Australians affected by melanoma and works towards its prevention.

“I didn’t want to lose my eye…as an artist, that was my greatest fear, but I didn’t want the cancer to spread.”Anne Loui...
18/06/2026

“I didn’t want to lose my eye…as an artist, that was my greatest fear, but I didn’t want the cancer to spread.”

Anne Louise never expected an eye check would lead to a diagnosis of ocular melanoma, a rare cancer.

In just weeks, she faced a life-changing decision - remove her eye or risk the cancer spreading.

“It was a huge shock… but speaking with the Melanoma Telehealth Nurse and Nurse Counsellor at Melanoma Patients Australia helped me make sense of my diagnosis and feel connected and supported.”

Now, Anne Louise is finding her way forward - she is grateful to still see and paint again, adapting, and taking each step with courage.

🧡 Your Tax-Deductible Gift Today: please help people like Anne Louise get the care, guidance and support they need, wherever they are in Australia.

👉 Please donate today: https://melanomapatients.org.au/get-involved/donate/

• $25 can help fund vital information resources
• $50 can help fund a telehealth or counselling session
• $100 can help fund our online and face-to-face support groups
• $250 can help fund training for a support group facilitator

Thank you!

The 3 x part Webinar Series with Melanoma Patients Australia and Melanoma Institute Australia are an informative zoom fo...
17/06/2026

The 3 x part Webinar Series with Melanoma Patients Australia and Melanoma Institute Australia are an informative zoom for patients and carers over 3 x Tuesday nights in July, 7-8pm.

Webinar 1: Tuesday 14th July 7-8pm AEST
Understand how a melanoma nurse can help you and their role in your experience.

Register for the webinars below. See you there!

16/06/2026

We’re excited to share that the Melanoma Patients Australia (MPA) team is presenting at the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA) Annual Congress this year.

Across the next two days, our nurses will be speaking about ways to better support melanoma patients — from improving emotional wellbeing, to managing side effects, to making care more accessible through telehealth.

🧡 What does this mean for you?
It’s all about improving the care and support you receive at every stage of your melanoma journey.
Our team will be sharing work on:
✨ Better supportive care for patients, including those with ocular melanoma
✨ Managing treatment side effects like adrenal insufficiency
✨ Expanding telehealth and counselling services
✨ Strengthening how healthcare teams work together to support you

While this is a professional conference, the conversations happening here are focused on one thing — you, the patient, and how care can continue to improve.

🧡 We’re proud to see our nurses leading these important discussions and advocating for better outcomes for everyone affected by melanoma.

Stay tuned — we’ll share more updates and insights from the congress and in the meantime if you need support, we are here for you:

📞 1300 884 450
📩 [email protected]

📣 Opps! Yesterday's post said 16th June - the date has been updated to 16th July.Webinar: When Melanoma Spreads to the B...
15/06/2026

📣 Opps! Yesterday's post said 16th June - the date has been updated to 16th July.

Webinar: When Melanoma Spreads to the Brain
If you or someone you love has melanoma that has spread to the brain, you’re not alone—and support is here.

🗓️ Thursday 16th July
⏰ 1pm - 2pm AEST
✅ Register at link in comments

Join us for an informative webinar where you’ll learn:
✔️ How melanoma spreads to the brain
✔️ What this means for patients and families
✔️ Treatment options available
✔️ Where to find support and trusted information

Featuring a panel of experts and people with lived experience—including our Melanoma Nurse Counsellor Clare—this session offers both professional insights and real-world perspectives.

💬 Come along, learn more, and feel supported on your journey.

👇 Register below.

📣 Webinar: When Melanoma Spreads to the BrainIf you or someone you love has melanoma that has spread to the brain, you’r...
14/06/2026

📣 Webinar: When Melanoma Spreads to the Brain
If you or someone you love has melanoma that has spread to the brain, you’re not alone—and support is here.

🗓️ Tuesday 16th June
⏰ 1pm - 2pm AEST
✅ Register at link in comments

Join us for an informative webinar where you’ll learn:
✔️ How melanoma spreads to the brain
✔️ What this means for patients and families
✔️ Treatment options available
✔️ Where to find support and trusted information

Featuring a panel of experts and people with lived experience—including our Melanoma Nurse Counsellor Clare—this session offers both professional insights and real-world perspectives.

💬 Come along, learn more, and feel supported on your journey.

👇 Register below.

Maryanne shares how Melanoma Patients Australia’s support groups helped her after a stage IV melanoma diagnosis. Wanting...
14/06/2026

Maryanne shares how Melanoma Patients Australia’s support groups helped her after a stage IV melanoma diagnosis. Wanting to give back, she then became a peer supporter, connecting with others newly diagnosed.

Through MPA, she built meaningful friendships and found a strong sense of community.

You can, too, explore a support group that suits you, they're in person or online.

👉 Link in comments for Support Groups.

🧡 From heartbreak to hope 🧡 Mary Anne’s story will stay with you. At 75, Mary-Anne Oliver has faced unimaginable loss, a...
13/06/2026

🧡 From heartbreak to hope 🧡
Mary Anne’s story will stay with you. At 75, Mary-Anne Oliver has faced unimaginable loss, a Stage IV melanoma diagnosis, and was once told she had just months to live.

Today? She’s cancer-free, travelling Australia with her husband Terry, embracing every moment, and supporting others facing melanoma.

Her journey is raw, powerful, and filled with perspective. This is more than a survival story. It’s about love, grief, resilience, and what it truly means to live in the present.

👉 Read Maryanne’s incredible story below and be inspired.

Know your risk. Protect your skin. Take action today.Melanoma is one of the most common cancers in Australia—but the goo...
11/06/2026

Know your risk. Protect your skin. Take action today.

Melanoma is one of the most common cancers in Australia—but the good news is, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk.

Understanding your personal risk factors, recognising early warning signs, and making sun safety part of your daily routine can make a real difference.

At Melanoma Patients Australia, we’ve pulled together trusted information and practical tips to help you stay informed and protected:

☀️ Learn how to reduce your risk (there is still UV in winter).
🔍 Know what to look for when checking your skin
📚 Access helpful prevention resources

👉 Start here, link below in the comments.

10/06/2026

𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙅𝙤𝙝𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙤 𝘿𝙧𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙅𝙪𝙡𝙮! As Chair of Melanoma Patients Australia, John Lee has long been dedicated to advocating for better outcomes for those affected by melanoma. His participation in Dry July Foundation reflects a personal commitment to making a difference beyond the boardroom. By going alcohol-free for the month, John is helping to shine a spotlight on the challenges melanoma patients face and the support they need during their experience.

Every dollar raised will go towards supporting melanoma patients and their families.

👉 Sign Up in the comments.

Did you know we share information on trials and studies? If you wish to find out more about current clinical trials, joi...
10/06/2026

Did you know we share information on trials and studies? If you wish to find out more about current clinical trials, join the Melanoma Facebook Group where we will publish studies from time to time, or visit our website on where to find the latest clinical trial information.

Link below for the information.

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