Join us in Melbourne at The Australasian Melanoma Conference! The AMC Organising Committee is pleased to offer five Consumer Travel & Registration Bursaries to support consumers to attend the Australasian Melanoma Conference in Melbourne on 20-21 November 2026.
The bursaries are available to patients, carers, and community members with lived experience of melanoma or skin cancer, who have not previously attended a national melanoma or skin cancer conference. Through this initiative, the Organising Committee aims to ensure consumers have the opportunity to learn from leading experts, engage with clinicians, researchers and advocacy organisations, and contribute valuable lived-experience perspectives to the melanoma community.
Across the five bursary positions, the Committee is seeking a diverse group of applicants representing different geographic locations, cultural backgrounds, ages, and experiences.
Priority will be given to individuals from populations identified in the Australian Cancer Plan, including:
Successful applicants will be invited to attend the conference to learn, observe, network, engage with fellow consumers and consumer organisations, including Melanoma Patients Australia! Stop by the Melanoma Patients Australia stand for information about our FREE melanoma support services, pick up some goodies and learn about our Model of Care with our Nurse Telehealth Manager. You will also be invited to provide feedback to conference organisers following the event.
Each bursary provides the following:
Applicants are encouraged to download and complete the application form and submit it via email to [email protected].
The bursary is up to $1,000 to be spend on travel and accommodation.
Applications close Friday 9 October 2026.
We encourage all eligible consumers with lived experience of melanoma or skin cancer to apply and take advantage of this unique opportunity to be part of Australasia’s leading melanoma conference.
Visit Peta Holly, Telehealth Nurse Manager, on the Melanoma Patients Australia stand at the Australasian Melanoma Conference to hear about our FREE melanoma support services and learn about our Model of Care.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, recovering from surgery, managing side effects, or adjusting to life after treatment, support is available.Â
Melanoma Nurses work alongside healthcare teams to ensure patients receive not only expert clinical care but also the emotional, practical, and informational support needed to navigate the challenges of melanoma.Â
If you or a person you care for has been affected by melanoma, consider speaking with your healthcare team about available nursing support or contacting Melanoma Patients Australia to learn more about its free specialist Telehealth Nurse Service.Â
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Melanoma Patients Australia recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Australia, and we acknowledge, respect and embrace their continued connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging.
We recognise, value and celebrate diversity and act in the spirit of inclusion.
