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.
Summer is here, so it’s vitally important to stay sun safe as things heat up. It’s important to check the UV index in your location and to make sure you’re protected from the sun as we approach the warmer months.
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.






MGA Whittles Community Foundation Golf Day
The MGA Whittles Community Foundation recently hosted their annual Golf Day to raise funds for the AMRF. Click here for the video and photos.
LATEST NEWS
Major new documentary – Conquering Skin Cancer
Participants needed for
clinical research project
Download the AMRF
Case for Support
Vaccine boost for
skin cancer
This Valentine’s Day, check your loved ones
There are some places on your body you just can’t see for yourself. This Valentine’s Day, check your partner and get them to check you. Download our handy sheet to help you know what to look for.
Our 2024 AMRF Research Grant Recipients

Dr Jessamy Tiffen
Postgraduate Scholar Grant
University of Sydney NSW

Nigel Maher
Postgraduate Scholar Grant
University of Sydney NSW

Lewis Newland
Postgraduate Scholar Grant
University of Melbourne, VIC

Dr Carly Whyte
Early Career Researcher Grant
University of South Australia, SA

Vivian Chua
Early Career Researcher Grant
Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA
Current fundraisers
Go to our Fundraising page for more about these and our previous fundraisers.

Swim with the Jillys
Saturday 22 February 2025 Our corporate Partner Fish Nankivell are participating in the World Series Swim in Noosa Feb 22/23 2025. Their team “The Jilly’s” is in honour of

Melanoma March 2025
Sunday 23 March at Henley Square, Henley Beach, SA. The Melanoma March campaign, now in its 14th year, is open for registrations. AMRF is once again partnering with Melanoma

Echidna Flowers in the Sun Embroidery Project
The Flowers in the Sun project is now complete and the Echidna Australian Sewing and Embroidery Community has very kindly sent us this wonderful quilt. The Flowers in the
Partnerships
Find out more about the companies we’re teaming up with.
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.

How you can help
Here are some ways you can participate with us:
- Host a fundraiser
- Volunteer and become part of our life changing work
- Become a regular donor
- Leave a gift in your will
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.