You never know how strong & brave you are, until being strong & brave is your only choice – Hayley Polga, with a little help from Bob Marley.
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MPA is an independent, not for profit organisation dedicated to supporting and representing those affected by melanoma. We provide many services to assist people on their journey with melanoma including: counselling, education, peer to peer connections and support groups both online, on the phone and face to face. Our vision is to reduce the impact of melanoma on all Australians.
Melanoma Patients Australia is here to help you. We are committed to providing patient-focused services for all Australians affected by melanoma. We provide information, guidance, support and assistance for family, friends and carers of those affected by melanoma.
The services we provide include:
Free professional counselling to those affected by melanoma.
Providing expert information over the phone, via written materials and at our information forums.
Connections and support via our groups, social media and telephone link ups, enabling those affected by melanoma to share experiences and insights.
MPA provides an independent voice for the more than 12,500 people diagnosed with melanoma each year contributing to national panels and advisory boards.
MPA is committed to working with government, clinicians and industry to improve the lives and outcomes of those affected by melanoma.
Supporting research and clinical trials that offer the best options for melanoma patients.
Level 8, East Wing
Wesley Research Institute
451 Coronation Dve, Auchenflower QLD 4066
Pip Stewart was diagnosed 6 years ago with Stage 3 melanoma. She is a wonderful Melanoma Patients Australia Ltd group facilitator on the Gold Coast, Queensland and in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and she'll be running in the Gold-Coast-Marathon next weekend raising funds for Melanoma Patients Australia Ltd. Thank you Pip, your hard work will go towards continuing MPA's vision. To reduce the impact of melanoma on all Australians.
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I’ve created this page because I want to make a difference and supporting MPA (Melanoma Patients Australia). I was diagnosed with stage 3 Melanoma 6 years ago the same year I ran my first Marathon a...Melanoma Patients Australia Ltd groups meet on a regular basis across Australia. They are unstructured, relaxed get-togethers open to those with melanoma, their carers, family and friends. For more information click here. bit.ly/MelanomaSupportGroups
Hi guys I would like to start a group in Bendigo I don't know if there is one here can you please inbox me
Some promising early news about the development of a melanoma vaccine.
Perth scientist gets grant to develop melanoma vaccine
thewest.com.au
Telethon Kids Institute researcher Jason Waithman awarded a $500,000 fellowship.This is exciting!
Fingers crossed 🤞
Jodie Milner
Karen Dumke fingers crossed
That would be amazing!
Linda have a look at this. Very exciting.
This is just fantastic research !
Nominations are now being sought for the National Melanoma Awards 2017.
The NMAs are presented according to four categories:
Outstanding Medical Professional of the Year
Patient Advocate of the Year
Excellence as a Not-For-Profit
Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility
To cast your vote please complete the online form by 18th August 2017. Awards will be announced at the 9th World Congress of Melanoma, held in Brisbane during October.
bit.ly/MPANMA2017
National Melanoma Awards - Melanoma Patients
melanomapatients.org.au
Each year Melanoma Patients Australia (MPA) continues to successfully advocate for melanoma patients; raise awareness of the disease; and provide information and support for those affected by melanoma...Strong and Brave. If you haven't made your donation to a charity this #EOFY consider supporting Melanoma Patients Australia Ltd.
bit.ly/DonatehereMPA
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Well done Pip, so amazing to have such great people like you who make a difference. Good luck for your run, you are an inspiration.
You are an inspiration Pip. All the best for next weekend and thankyou