The Australian Melanoma Research Foundation (AMRF) visited the Coonalpyn Show on 17 October 2026, providing free Skin Spot Checks and skin health education to members of the regional community. “Thank you Harriet and to the AMRF for being here, supporting our community and sharing your knowledge and skills.” – Prue Cartledge, Rural Health Network AMRF
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Thank You for Supporting the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation and Disability Sports Australia Despite some momentarily wet and windy Melbourne weather, the L.E.K. Consulting Charity Golf Day on Tuesday 6 October was a wonderful success, bringing together supporters, partners and guests to raise funds for Disability Sports Australia (DSA) and the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation
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As Australia heads towards another summer, skin cancer survivor and television personality Deborah Hutton OAM is urging Australians to take sun protection and skin checks seriously. Speaking on The Morning Show for the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation, Deborah shared her personal experience with skin cancer and warned Australians not to dismiss suspicious spots or assume
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The Australian Melanoma Research Foundation is honoured to recognise the extraordinary legacy of Maureen Ellen James (1951–2025), whose generous gift will help advance melanoma research and improve outcomes for Australians affected by melanoma for years to come. Maureen Ellen James Maureen was many things throughout her life: a businesswoman, major projects manager, mentor, traveller, golfer,
A Legacy of Helping Others: Remembering Maureen Ellen James Read More »
The Australian Melanoma Research Foundation (AMRF) is proud to announce the 2026 John Walter Holland Memorial Award, created through a generous bequest from the late John Walter Holland. John Walter Holland John passed away shortly after celebrating his 90th birthday, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of service, and community contribution. A carpenter and farmer by trade, John dedicated
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We’re proud to be partnering with the People First Community Lottery (formerly People’s Choice Community Lottery) in 2026. Every ticket you purchase helps fund vital melanoma research focused on better treatments, earlier detection and prevention. Since its inception in 1984, the People First Community Lottery has raised more than $22 million for community organisations, helping
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Disability Sports Australia (DSA) and the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation (AMRF) will host their inaugural Charity Golf Day at Kingston Heath Golf Club, bringing together leaders across sport, business and community to support two areas where access to sport directly impacts health, wellbeing and participation. Set at one of Australia’s premier golf courses and host of the 2028
The Australian Melanoma Research Foundation is pleased to announce we have joined Research Australia, the national peak body advancing health and medical research and accelerating innovation. Research Australia represents and advocates on behalf of the entire research pipeline, from discovery through to translation and commercialisation and have made significant impact advocating for smarter investment, health innovation
AMRF Joins Research Australia to Strengthen Australia’s Melanoma Research Sector Read More »
Thanks to immunotherapy treatments, many patients achieve longer survival and long-term remission. But not all patients benefit from treatment, and researchers are working to better understand why some cancers respond while others continue to grow. AMRF-funded researcher Lewis Newland, a recipient of a 2024 Post Graduate Scholar Grant, is investigating how the immune system responds
Improving Immunotherapy Treatment for Melanoma That Has Spread Read More »
Photo of the full group of the Duffy Family, friends and community. Now in its 11th year, the Lyell Duffy Memorial Golf Day once again brought the Duffy family and community together on 5 July 2026 to honour Lyell’s memory. This treasured annual event raises awareness of melanoma, promotes the importance of sun safety, and
Lyell Duffy Memorial Golf Day Celebrates its 11th Year Read More »
Australian Melanoma Research Foundation (AMRF) respects and is committed to protecting the privacy of the people whose personal information it collects. We collect personal information about individuals who are employed by us, our donors, our volunteers, other supporters, allied associations, consultants and service providers.
Whenever we collect personal information, we will identify ourselves as AMRF and ensure people are aware of why we are collecting information and how we plan to use it.
The type of personal information AMRF usually collects and holds includes names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, donation date, reason for donation, merchandise orders and other information such as health related information pertaining to AMRF research and program delivery. This information may be collected in person, via our website on the secure payment gateway, as well as other sources.
When people visit our website, or download information from it, the following information is recorded by Google Analytics:
This information is only used for statistical and website development purposes. We make limited use of cookies on our website. We use cookies to improve the functionality of our website, and to remember user preferences when people return.
In the event where an individual shares unsolicited personal information that AMRF would not have collected for the purposes outlined above that information will be destroyed or de-identified as soon as is practicable.
We collect and use stakeholder’s personal information to carry out the functions and activities of AMRF and to comply with our legal obligations, to maintain and update our records and to help us manage and provide our services.
We may also use information to ask for support and to keep people informed about the ways in which our donors and supporters help us to make a difference to raise funds for research, awareness and early detection programs. People have the right to opt out of any communications from AMRF. This will not stop them receiving receipts and other transactional communications as required by law.
We may disclose personal information to third parties who assist us to perform functions on our behalf (such as commercial mail preparation services, this information is permanently deleted by the provider upon completion of the service and confirmed in writing of such). These external service providers are under a duty to maintain the privacy and security of your information in line with this Privacy Policy and to use your personal information only for the purpose for which it is disclosed.
AMRF does not use any government related identifiers, such as Medicare numbers or tax file numbers, of an individual as our own identifier.
We may use people’s information within AMRF only in connection with marketing and fundraising campaigns. We may provide marketing communications to stakeholders on an ongoing basis by telephone, electronic messages (eg. email), online (including websites and mobile apps) and other means, unless they opt out or we are subject to legal restrictions. These may include communications relating to AMRF and our programs, campaign and promotional messages, event invitations, fundraising opportunities and newsletters.
AMRF also sends transactional communications which include but are not limited to: Donation & Tax Receipts, forgotten password e-mails, event sign up confirmation and confirmations from Web forms.
To opt-out of receiving AMRF marketing communications people can:
AMRF regards the security of personal information as a priority and takes a number of precautions to protect people’s personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. Specific security precautions are in place for processing online payments through payment gateway providers Stripe and PayPal which include the use of encrypted links, dedicated private connections and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption. However, the Internet is not a secure environment and although all care is taken, we cannot guarantee the security of information people provide to us via electronic means such as email.
If people become aware of any inaccuracy in the personal information, we hold about themselves, they are encouraged to contact AMRF so we can update any personal information we hold.
Where it is lawful and practicable, we will allow individuals to deal with us on an anonymous basis. For example, if we receive a telephone enquiry, we will not require that the enquirer gives us their name, although depending on the nature of the enquiry, we may not be able to answer it unless they do.
We can also accept gifts and other forms of support anonymously. However, provisions contained in taxation legislation require AMRF to collect the name of the donor if the donor requires a tax-deductible receipt.
AMRF’s reputation and goodwill is extremely important. Permission to use images featured on this website has only been given to AMRF and therefore should not be downloaded or used in any way by a third party without consent.
For information on obtaining permission for an image, please email admin@melanomaresearch.com.au.
If AMRF updates or changes this Privacy Policy, the changes will be made on this page. Your continued use of AMRF’s website following the posting of changes will mean you accept those changes.
If you have any questions about privacy-related issues OR you wish to lodge a complaint about a breach of this policy OR other privacy matter OR you do not wish to be contacted by us to ask for your support, please contact us by email at admin@melanomaresearch.com.au. Alternatively our postal address is below:
AMRF
PO Box 574
Kent Town DC SA 5071
We take your privacy concerns seriously. Where you express any concerns that we have interfered with your privacy, we will respond to let you know who will be handling your matter and when you can expect a further response. We may request additional details from you regarding your concerns and may need to engage or consult with other parties in order to investigate and deal with your issue. We will keep records of your request and any resolution.
For information about privacy generally, or if your concerns are not resolved to your satisfaction, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at www.oaic.gov.au and on 1300 363 992.