WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THE
2025 AMRF RESEARCH GRANT RECIPIENTS

AMRF Research Grant Recipients 2025 | Dr Priyanka Rana
Dr Priyanka Rana

Early Career Scientist Grant

Macquarie University, NSW

AMRF Research Grant Recipients 2025 | Dr Jordan Conway
Dr Jordan Conway

Early Career Scientist Grant

Melanoma Institute Australia, NSW

AMRF Research Grant Recipients 2025 | Dr Mary-Ann El Sharouni
Dr Mary-Ann El Sharouni

Early Career Scientist Grant

Sydney Diagnostic Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, NSW

AMRF Research Grant Recipients 2025 | Nathalie Nataren
Nathalie Nataren

Postgraduate Scholar Grant

University of South Australia, SA

Make a donation this tax time to support life saving melanoma research

Make your tax deductible charitable donation before June 30

Thank you.

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.

2025 AMRF Research Grants

Expressions of Interest open 13 January 2025

We support research

We will be announcing our 2024 AMRF Research Grant recipients soon.

The AMRF supports research into melanoma, including prevention and treatment. We specifically support the next generation of melanoma researchers in Australia by providing grants to post-graduate students and early career researchers. We have been helping to save Australian lives since 2006.

2024 Research Grants

Expressions of interest for 2024 has now closed.

Read the latest AMRF Melanoma Research Update

Grace Attrill

“I feel very fortunate to receive the Warren Meanwell Melanoma Research Grant for 2023 for this exciting new study, which we hope will lead to more effective therapies for melanoma patients. Thank you very much!”
Grace Attrill, Early Career Research Scientist and Warren Meanwell Melanoma Research Grant recipient for 2023

Dr Rachel Teh
“I’m grateful and honoured to be awarded by the AMRF. This means that I can continue my research towards improving the way we diagnose melanoma and develop a diagnostic tool which will help underserved communities. Thank you, AMRF.” Dr Rachel Teh, Early Career Research Scientist and LEK Consulting Research Grant recipient for 2023

This Christmas, give a gift that makes a real difference

A donation to melanoma research as a gift gives the recipient and you a feel-good moment, knowing you’re both making a difference to change outcomes in the future. We will email you a personalised e-card to pass on to the recipient.

Looking for more gift ideas? Support our Partners who support melanoma research.

Walk the distance – any distance you like – and fundraise for Mela-No-More!

Slap on your hat, slop on sunscreen and start walking! Whether you aim for 5 km per day or half an hour per day, set a goal that suits you. Share your page with everyone  to help promote sun safety as summer fast approaches.

Fish Nankivell

Fish Nankivell

The Australian Melanoma Research Foundation (AMRF) is thrilled to announce the corporate partnership with executive search firm, Fish Nankivell. Established in 1984, Fish Nankivell is one of Australia’s most

Spot a Spot: see something, say something

SPOT-A-SPOT and SAVE A LIFE

Spot a Spot and Save a Life The Spot-A-Spot microskill course is designed to equip hairdressers, barbers and beauticians with the skills to recognise suspicious spots on their client’s

This Valentine’s Day, make a real impact

1. A life could be saved – and it could be yours! 

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.

2. Make a donation in lieu of a gift

Show your love by donating to AMRF and we will email you a beautiful electronic card for you to pass on to that special person in your life.

We are thrilled to be partnering with Airyday starting in National Skin Cancer Action Week which commences 20 November. With each purchase of a Tube Key from Airyday a donation will be made to us for melanoma research.

Check out their website for their fantastic range of skin care products, supercharged with SPF goodness – we love that! Airyday are also part of the groundbreaking new Spot-A-Spot program aimed at increasing awareness and early detection of skin cancer.

Many thanks to Airyday for their support!

SAVE THE DATE

Melanoma March

Sunday 24 March 2024

AMRF Board Member Mark Streeting’s Ecuador Fundraiser

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

We have some very thoughtful gift ideas you may like to consider this year. You’ll be celebrating the season of gift giving AND making a difference to change outcomes for future generations.

Donate as a gift

A donation to melanoma research in lieu of a gift gives the recipient and you a feel-good moment knowing you’re both making a difference to change outcomes in the future. We will email you a personalised e-card to pass on.

Gift a Real Star

Name a real star for that special someone and provide an eternal reminder that will be visible from Australia’s night sky. The official star deed comes in a beautiful gift pack with official documentation. A percentage from each star sold is donated back to us to continue funding research. Order before 18 December to receive in time for Christmas.

Support Our Partners

Our Partners all support melanoma research, awareness and early detection programs and they have some wonderful and unique gifts, so why not support those who support us? Bright Eyes sunglasses • Sparms sunscreen and sun safe clothing • Hats from Avenel • Caravan parking tool from RV Devices & Accessories • Green Heart Boulevard – In Memory Candles • Sun Protection Australia – SPF50+ Clothing • Sundicators from My Sun Protection • Unique hat attachments from CapHat. Head to our Shop Window and have fun shopping!

Sparms sunscreen is organic, vegan, natural and zinc-based. They’re available in Sport, Kids and Sensitive Skin and all are SPF50+. They’re reef safe, cruelty free, chemical free… the list goes on!

SParms sunscreen features

For more info and to purchase directly from Sparms, visit their website. Part of the profits will be donated to us for melanoma research.

Use the code AMRF10 at the checkout for your discount.

Exciting new corporate partnership with

Fish Nankivell

TAX APPEAL 2023

Your donation makes a world of difference!

AMRF is committed to fundraising for melanoma research.

Research can save lives. Survival rates have more than doubled in the last decade thanks to research and improved treatment options. It is only through our fundraising initiatives that we can continue this life-changing work.

Your donation will help us change these facts:

  • Melanoma is the third most common cancer in Australia
  • An Australian is diagnosed with melanoma every 30 minutes
  • 1,400 Australians die from melanoma each year
  • Melanoma is the most common cancer in young Australians aged 20 to 39
  • The mortality rate for melanoma is higher than the road toll
  • The incidence of melanoma is increasing in people aged over 60
Make a Difference

The AMRF has, over the last 10 years, awarded several research grants to universities and hospitals across the country. We distribute research funds on a competitive basis, making sure we support research and researchers who can make a difference in the early detection and treatment of melanoma.

By supporting AMRF’s work, you can make the future brighter for melanoma patients and their families.

Be part of the life-changing work we do.

The Flying 11 NSW held their State Finals at St George Sailing Club on the weekend 18 and 19 February 2023 and our CEO Marisa Chilcott was in attendance to spread the sun safe message.

Click here to check out all the pics from the event. Thanks to the Flying 11 NSW team for inviting us along to make sure everyone was sun safe.

The Flying 11 NSW State Finals, St George Sailing Club, 18 and 19 February 2023

AMRF Great Ocean Walk 2023 Fundraiser

12th to 15th May in Victoria

Our inspirational Ambassador Fiona Kilby will be taking part in our next fundraising trip in Victoria, to trek one the best coastlines in Australia.

“As an Ambassador for the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation (AMRF), I am very excited to be able to participate in another fundraising opportunity, while also indulging in my love of being in the great outdoors and relishing in the natural beauty Australia offers. I am fundraising to support melanoma research.”

AMRF have teamed up with Auswalk who will look after this group guided tour and deliver a fantastic trip for everyone. They have arranged to visit all the highlights of the Great Ocean Walk and to take in all of the best walking on this iconic track. Breathtaking coastal scenery, magnificent forests, abundant wildlife and sheer diversity of landscape.

Trip Dates:  12th – 15th May 2023

  • Challenge duration: 4 days, group guided
  • Accommodation: Twin share/Single allocation $295
  • Travel package: from $1895  *excludes airfares (deposit of $400 per person)
  • Difficulty: 3/5 moderate
  • Fundraising target: $2500

Day 1: Melbourne to Blanket Bay Walk to Cape Otway Lighthouse
Day 2: Lighthouse to Castle Cove via Station Beach
Day 3: Milanesia beach to Moonlight Head and the Gables
Day 4: Gables to the Twelve Apostles and back to Melbourne

The highlights include stunning views as you progress along the track at Castle Cove and the Gables, then at the Wreck and Station Beaches. Prepare to be humbled by the sheer enormity of the limestone cliffs and the sea stacks. Imagine thunderous surf, pristine beach and getting right up close to two of the offshore sea stacks, Gog and Magog. The walk shows off the diversity of the region, traversing inland and coastal forest with an abundance of native fauna. The trek ends at the Twelve Apostles, but not before taking a walk down Gibson’s Steps, a stunning perspective of the Apostles which not too many walkers get to experience.

  • Genuine all inclusive pack-free walking holiday, 2 engaging, knowledgeable and experienced guides, 3 nights’ comfortable accommodation.
  • We shift you along the track from accommodation to accommodation to limit time in a vehicle, creating more time to relax and enjoy the region.
  • Daily meals including cooked breakfasts, walkers’ lunches, two-course dinners and track snacks. All transport from Melbourne, including luggage transport.
  • Tour of the lighthouse, National Park admission, Auswalk guide pack including notes, maps, map case and insulated lunch bag.

 We have limited places available so sign up today.

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3

Step 1 – Click here for more information about the trek
Step 2 – Sign up and you’ll receive a link to create your own fundraising page and share
Step 3 – Start your fundraising!

For any further information contact Kim on admin@melanomaresearch.com.au

Our partner SParms have released their new range of sunscreens just in time for summer!

SParms sunscreen is organic, vegan, natural and zinc-based. They’re available in Sport, Kids and Sensitive Skin and all are SPF50+. They’re reef safe, cruelty free, chemical free… the list goes on!

For more info and to purchase directly from SParms, visit their website. Part of the profits will be donated to us for melanoma research.

BREAKING NEWS

Thanks to all those who support melanoma research as amazing progress is being made.

In a world-first, an early phase trial of an mRNA personalised cancer vaccine has shown promising results for preventing melanoma recurrence in patients with resected high-risk melanoma (stage III and IV).

The Phase 2 Moderna and Merck trial involved 157 advanced melanoma patients in Australia and the USA whose melanoma had been surgically removed but who were at very high risk of it recurring. Professor Georgina Long AO, Co-Medical Director, MIA and University of Sydney professor, who was involved in the Australian arm of the clinical trial, described the early results as potentially “the second penicillin moment in cancer treatment”.

“This is the first trial to demonstrate that we can use both the mRNA technology and a personalised approach to cancer to improve outcomes for patients with cancer,” Professor Long said. “We found when we added a personalised vaccine – so an mRNA very similar to the COVID vaccine technology but based around the patient’s personal melanoma – the chance of recurrence was reduced by 44 percent. We now need to confirm results in a larger trial which we are hoping to start early next year.”

Note to melanoma patients: once open, trial details will be on the clinicaltrials.gov website. Click here to find out more.

Congratulations and thank you to all those involved in the amazing work.

Professor Georgina Long AO

Thinking of Christmas?

Please support our partners who support us and consider buying unique gifts this Christmas:

AMRF Xmas bauble

Thinking of Christmas?

Please support our partners who support us and consider buying unique gifts this Christmas

AMRF Xmas bauble

Shop online and support AMRF

People's Choice Community Lottery

We are once again participating in the People’s Choice Community LotteryTickets will go on sale from Thursday 29 September 2022 and the lottery will run until Thursday 2 March 2023. Tickets are $2 and all sales will come directly to us for melanoma research. You can win some great prizes – check the list here.

2022 Research Grants

In alignment with its mission and purpose, the AMRF continues to support research that contributes to the understanding and prevention of melanoma and will provide funds in 2022 to approved research projects.

This Valentine’s Day, make a real impact

A life could be saved – and it could be yours!

Naming a real star in honour of a loved one

This Valentine’s Day, make a real impact

A life could be saved – and it could be yours!

2022 Research Grants

In alignment with its mission and purpose, the AMRF continues to support research that contributes to the understanding and prevention of melanoma and will provide funds in 2022 to approved research projects.

Naming a real star in honour of a loved one

People's Choice Community Lottery

We are once again participating in the People’s Choice Community Lottery. Tickets are on sale now and with every ticket you purchase for $2, you go into the draw to win some fantastic prizes. 100% of the ticket sales goes to Melanoma Research. The lottery will run until Thursday 24 February 2022, so please support us and be part of the life changing work we do. Click here to see the full list of prizes to be won. Thanks for your support and good luck!

2022 Research Grants

In alignment with its mission and purpose, the AMRF continues to support research that contributes to the understanding and prevention of melanoma and will provide funds in 2022 to approved research projects.

Mum, marathon trail-runner and melanoma warrior Fiona Kilby – AMRF’s newest Ambassador

2022 Research Grants

In alignment with its mission and purpose, the AMRF continues to support research that contributes to the understanding and prevention of melanoma and will provide funds in 2022 to approved research projects.

Mum, marathon trail-runner and melanoma warrior Fiona Kilby – AMRF’s newest Ambassador

Mum, marathon trail-runner and melanoma warrior Fiona Kilby – AMRF’s newest Ambassador

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

Show your mum how much you care this Mother’s Day. Give her a personalised, real star!

2022 Research Grants - announcing soon

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

Wishing all the mums a very happy Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day Adventure

Fiona (left) has been in training with her long time coach Shiree Kofod for the forthcoming trek.

Our newest ambassador, Fiona Kilby, is spending this Mother’s Day on an adventure of a lifetime. Fiona will be teaming up with other dedicated AMRF supporters, most of whom have been impacted by melanoma in some way, to take on the rugged but beautiful Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory from 6-12 May.

Fiona is a keen trail runner and currently on her own melanoma journey. The team have stunned us with amazing fundraising efforts that are still in progress. Thank you to all those participating and who have supported the trekkers. If you wish to show your support, click here.

Click here to view the media release.

2022 Research Grants - announcing soon

TAX APPEAL 2023

Make a tax deductible donation and turn your generosity into changing the future

2022 Research Grants - announcing soon

TAX APPEAL 2022

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TAX APPEAL 2022

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AMRF Sunscreen Station

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Congratulations to our 2022 Research Grant recipients

Dr Bruna Melhoranse Gouveia
Dr Bruna Melhoranse Gouveia

Inaugural Warren Meanwell Melanoma Research Grant

Melanoma Institute Australia and Sydney University NSW

Project: The Lentigo Maligna Project

Dr Prachi Bhave
Dr Prachi Bhave

Inaugural LEK Consulting Melanoma Research Grant

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, VIC

Project: Unlocking the melanoma tumour micro-environment through novel spatial transcriptomics methodologies

Isobel Leece
Isobel Leece

Post Graduate Research Grant

Monash University, VIC

Project: Investigating spatial interactions of melanoma and cytotoxic cells within lymph nodes

Dr Sara Alavi
Dr Sara Alavi

Early Career Researcher  Grant

Centenary Institute, NSW

Project: Testing Nicotinamide as a metabolic adjuvant to increase efficacy of immunotherapy in melanoma

Congratulations to our 2022 Research Grant recipients

Thank you to all the generous donors who support life saving research

It’s back! Sunday 18th September! Registrations are open and we will be there too!

We have been invited to come along and offer free skin spot checks to participants.

To register go to: my.city-bay.org.au

To create a fundraising page and fundraise for AMRF melanoma research click here.

Hope to see you there!

Congratulations to our 2022 Research Grant recipients

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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.