Spring has arrived, and so has Australia’s high UV season. Whether you’re heading to the beach, playing sport or simply enjoying the outdoors, now is the time to protect your skin.
Melanoma is one of Australia’s most common cancers, but many cases can be prevented through sun-safe behaviours and detected early with regular skin checks.
Join Australians taking simple steps to protect their skin during the warmer months, while supporting research that’s improving prevention, early detection and treatment.
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Harriet and Holly team up with The Australian Women's Weekly
A small change can be worth paying attention to. Know your skin and if something doesn’t look or feel right, get it checked.
At just 23, Holly was diagnosed with stage 3B melanoma after noticing a mole on her thigh had become raised and itchy. Now, Holly is sharing her experience with the Australian Women’s Weekly to encourage others to take changes in their skin seriously.
The article also features AMRF’s Skin Health Advocate Harriet, who shares practical advice on what to look for when checking your skin, and why melanoma can occur anywhere on the body.
Thank you to Holly, Harriet and to The Australian Women’s Weekly for helping shine a light on melanoma.
Deborah Hutton’s Sun Safety Warning for Sun-Safe Spring
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 that skin cancer is always something that can simply be removed and forgotten.
Erin reminds Australian's to not "brush off" symptoms
When Erin lost movement down one side while walking to lunch, she thought she was having a stroke. It turned out to be stage 4 melanoma.
With a background in public health, Erin is determined to share her story to help others to be proactive about their health.
She recently shared her story with Daily Mail, to raise awareness of melanoma’s often hidden dangers, the importance of early detection, and the life-changing impact of research.
Holly’s Message to Young Australians
At just 23, Holly never imagined she would be facing a melanoma diagnosis. Living an active, social life and building a career in events and marketing, she had always considered herself healthy and low-risk.
But that belief quickly changed as her melanoma journey took her on an unexpected journey through surgery, treatment, and recovery.
Holly now shares her story to raise awareness about the realities of melanoma, especially for young people, and why taking your health seriously, no matter your age, can make all the difference.
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What's Inside Your Free Guide
☀️ 6 habits that help protect your skin
🔍 A simple five-minute skin self-check guide
⚠️ Sun-safety myths and facts
❤️ Research breakthroughs improving melanoma survival rates
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One More Way You Can Help
While the guide is free, many of the breakthroughs improving melanoma outcomes have only been possible because of research.
If you’re able, please consider making a donation today to help fund Australia’s next generation of melanoma researchers.
