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Isobel Leece

How Melanoma Spreads: New Research Sheds Light on the Role of Lymph Nodes

Melanoma is one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer, with a strong tendency to spread beyond the primary tumour. For many patients, the first destination is the lymphatic system, where melanoma cells establish themselves within nearby lymph nodes. Once melanoma reaches the lymph nodes, the risk of recurrence and progression increases significantly. In

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Introducing Mountains for Melanoma

Take on Australia’s highest peak. Change the future of melanoma research. The Australian Melanoma Research Foundation is excited to launch Mountains for Melanoma, an unforgettable fundraising adventure through the breathtaking Snowy Mountains and to the top of Mt Kosciusko. Trekkers summit Mt Kosciuszko. Over four incredible days, you’ll explore the spectacular alpine landscapes of Kosciuszko

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Rebecca Simpson

Understanding the Link Between Diet, the Gut Microbiome and Immunotherapy

With support from the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation in 2021, Dr Rebecca Simpson explored a fascinating and emerging area of cancer research: the connection between diet, gut health and immunotherapy outcomes. Her work formed part of a major international collaboration involving researchers and patients from Australia, the Netherlands and the United States. Published in Nature

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Regional Skin Check Program Identifies 11 Potentially Serious Skin Lesions in Lameroo

The Australian Melanoma Research Foundation (AMRF) recently returned to Lameroo, South Australia, as part of its Regional Skin Health & Early Detection Program, providing free skin spot checks and skin health education to local residents. AMRF Ambassador Glenda Thomson and Skin Cancer Nurse Harriet Clayton. “It was a pleasure to be able to bring such

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“I Thought I Was Having a Stroke”: Erin’s Unexpected Battle with Stage 4 Melanoma

Erin is a busy mum of two, a healthcare professional, and by all accounts fit, healthy and thriving. Then, during an ordinary walk with her young children, her life changed in an instant. After suddenly losing movement down her left side, Erin was rushed to hospital where doctors discovered a tumour in her brain. Within

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Dr Prachi Bhave

Could We Predict Which Melanomas Will Return?

Australian Melanoma Research Foundation-funded research is uncovering new clues to help identify patients at greatest risk of recurrence. While early detection has dramatically improved melanoma outcomes, recurrence remains one of the greatest challenges facing patients and clinicians. Many melanomas are successfully treated when first diagnosed, yet some patients experience the return of their disease months

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Why Some Melanomas Resist Treatment: New Insights from AMRF-Supported Research

Immunotherapy has transformed the treatment landscape for melanoma, giving hope to patients who previously had limited treatment options. Yet for many people, these treatments do not work as expected, or stop working over time. With support from the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation, researcher Dr Laura Nicholls, under the supervision of Dr Jessamy Tiffen at the

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AMRF-Funded Research Advances Earlier Detection of Invasive Melanoma

Determining whether a melanoma remains confined to the surface of the skin or has progressed to an invasive form can be one of the most challenging decisions clinicians face. Thanks to funding support from the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation awarded in 2022 in honour of Warren Meanwell, researcher Dr Bruna Melhoranse Gouveia from Melanoma Institute

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MGA Golf Day 2024

Driving Change Through Community: The MGA Whittles Group Commitment to Melanoma Research

For more than eight years, the MGA Whittles Community Foundation has been turning community spirit into meaningful impact. Through charity golf days, workplace fundraisers and a shared commitment to giving back, the Foundation has raised more than $73,000 to support melanoma research through the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation. What began as a desire to support

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Privacy Policy

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.

Information we collect

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:

  • Their network location and IP address
  • The date and time of their visit, pages visited, and time spent on each page
  • Referring site details (ie the site and page they came from to arrive at this site)
  • Type of web browser they used
  • Type of operating system they used
  • JavaScript support, screen resolution, and screen colour processing ability

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.

How we use and disclose personal information

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.

Marketing and communications

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:

  • Select the “unsubscribe” option in one of the marketing communications that they receive from us.
  • Send an email to: admin@melanomaresearch.com.au
  • Call us on 0419 822 969
  • Send a written request to: PO Box 574, Kent Town DC SA 5071

Security of personal information

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.

Anonymity

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.

Image copyright

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.

Acceptance of terms

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.

Contact us

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.