The organisation was founded by two young melanoma patients, Daniel Belcher and the late Brent Grace. Melanoma Patients Australia was officially launched on 6 July 2006 by the former Governor of Queensland, The Honourable Dame Quentin Bryce, now former Governor-general of Australia.
Creating a world where no one affected by melanoma walks alone.
To support, connect and advocate for Australians affected by melanoma and works towards its prevention.
Mr Michael Bryce AM, AE
Melanoma Patients Australia
Mater Foundation
620 Stanley Street
Woolloongabba
Brisbane, 4102
Australia has one of the highest incidence of melanoma in the world, and it’s the most common cancer in young Australians.
Melanoma Patients Australia have been working for 14 years towards preventing melanoma, and to supporting Australians affected by it. But we know there is still a lot of work to do. That’s why we started the Melanoma Movement, an easy way for all Australians to play a part in taking a stand against melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.
Everyone can do something – whether it’s committing to get your skin checked regularly, or as a business or community raising awareness of skin cancer through a range of activities – there’s something we can each do that will help take another step in our movement against melanoma.
Kickstart your Melanoma Movement today - visit www.melanomapatients.org.au/get-involved/melanoma-movement/
Patients with metastatic melanoma are welcome to join our free telephone support group tomorrow (Wed 28 Oct) at 12.30pm AEST. The support group operates in partnership with Cancer Council NSW twice a month.
For referral information, phone Melanoma Patients Australia now on 1300 884 450.
Enjoy some fun in the sun this weekend but remember to be sun safe!
Download the free SunSmart app at apps.apple.com/au/app/sunsmart/id402707467 and check the UV index guide before heading out, because prevention is better than cure.
Meet Christine Osbourne 👋
In November 2016, Christine found a very small, non-descript lump under her arm and after a biopsy was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma. The primary site was never found.
The former primary school teacher attended the Melanoma Conference in Melbourne shortly after where she met a Melanoma Patients Australia support group facilitator who spoke to her about MPA. From that meeting, Christine became aware of the range of services available to melanoma patients, from support groups and events through to resources.
She joined the Melanoma Patients Australia Closed Support Group on Facebook and began attending the monthly MPA support meetings in Melbourne.
Continue reading about Christine's story on our website via the link below.
Christine Osbourne - Melanoma Patients
melanomapatients.org.au
I am now a retired Primary Teacher after having taught for 39 years, a job I loved. I have a very supportive husband, no children but nieces and nephews who have been very much a part of our lives, an...
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In light of National Carers Week, we wanted to shine a spotlight on Lyn Batchelor, a carer for her husband Bob and co-facilitator of the newly formed Melanoma Patients Australia Carers Support Group.
17 years ago, Bob was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and with this diagnosis came the realisation that he had already been struggling with the disease for at least 15 years prior. During Christmas 2014, Bob felt lumps in his neck and so started his journey with melanoma along with MS, including physical and mental impairment combined with stages of endless treatment and the symptoms that come with it. Lyn has been by Bob's side as his carer ever since.
Read more about Lyn's experience as a carer and how Melanoma Patients Australia has supported her journey at melanomapatients.org.au/survivor_stories/lyn-batchelor/
Lyn you are awesome. It is often harder being a carer because you have to witness what your loved one is going through so it feels like you’re going through it too, but you have to keep it together to support everyone, field calls, interpret things for well meaning friends and family, and protect your closest people all at the same time. It is a tough, relentless job. You are wonderful and it sounds like you and Bob are an impressive team. I hope you have an outlet to relax and debrief as well! Xo🥊🥊❤️
Lyn, you are a true Legend.
