Welcome to the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation website.
We are a not-for-profit charity established in Adelaide in 2006 to provide funding for research, awareness and early detection programs.
We support young scientists and postgraduate students across Australia, in advancing their careers researching melanoma.
Scroll down for more information about our current fundraising activities, contact us with your melanoma story or become a part of our wonderful Melanoma Community.
Marni Anderson is keen to spread awareness about Australia’s number one killer – Melanoma – and to promote skin care…
The 2025 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival will be held on Sunday 12 October. Join in and make a difference by…
The Flowers in the Sun project is now complete and the Echidna Australian Sewing and Embroidery Community has very kindly…
Due to extreme weather the 30 November 2024 event was unfortunately cancelled and will be rescheduled early 2025. We wish…
We are thrilled to be partnering with Airyday and with each purchase of a Tube Key a donation will be made…
Winter is here! Please make sure you’re protected even in the cooler months, the sun is there and that means there are UV rays, though their intensity may vary. Check the UV index in your location.
As always, please remember to have a regular skin check by a professional and keep an eye out for any spots or freckles that may change. Click here to download our Skin Check Sheet to help you know what to look for. Don’t forget to also book a regular eye check with your optometrist.
WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THE
2025 AMRF RESEARCH GRANT RECIPIENTS
Dr Mary-Ann El Sharouni
Early Career Scientist Grant
Sydney Diagnostic Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, NSW
Support the companies who support melanoma research
We partner with a number of companies who donate to melanoma research as part proceeds of product sales.
Some supply sun safe products and others have been affected by melanoma or simply believe in the cause, supporting melanoma research when you support them.
Visit our Support Our Partners page for more details.
AMRF Regional Skin Checks in Lameroo SA
As part of its community engagement program, the AMRF will be providing skin checks on 23 August at the Southern Mallee Football and Netball Clubrooms in Lameroo. The round will be the Southern Mallee Suns vs Imperials Football and Netball Games. Qualified melanographers (trained nurses with further qualifications in skin cancer detection) will be on hand at the Clubrooms to provide skin spot checks. We encourage everyone to drop by the Clubroom during the hours of 9.00am and 2.00pm
Did you know...
MELANOMA
IN AUSTRALIA
EVERY SINGLE
YEAR
MELANOMA
ARE DIAGNOSED
EVERY YEAR
IN AUSTRALIA
OF MELANOMA CASES
CAN BE SUCCESSFULLY
TREATED IF
DETECTED EARLY
CANCER DEATHS
IN AUSTRALIA
ARE FROM
MELANOMA
Fast Facts
Did you know in Australia, 1 person dies from melanoma every 6 hours.
Melanoma is often referred to as ‘Australia’s National Cancer’. AMRF aims to reduce and prevent the incidence of melanoma in Australia.
What is melanoma?
Melanoma is the most severe type of skin cancer. It begins in skin cells called melanocytes. Melanocytes are the cells that make melanin, which gives the skin its colour.
What to look for
It is very important to check your skin regularly in order to detect any changes in the SIZE, COLOUR or SHAPE of a mole or skin lesion.
Am I at risk?
Yes. In fact, everyone is at risk, as we are all exposed to the sun. Due to variations in skin types, some people are more at risk than others.
Prevention
Your exposure to ultra violet (UV) light from the sun is one of the major risk factors for melanoma that you can control.
SunSmart Global UV app
Our senses can’t detect the sun’s harmful UV rays, so it’s important to check the daily sun protection times for your location each day on the Cancer Council’s SunSmart Global UV app. The app lets you know when you do and don’t need sun protection, making it easier than ever to be smart about your sun exposure all year.