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Patient Resources
A diagnosis can bring a lot of questions. We're grateful to work alongside two trusted organisations – Melanoma Patients Australia and Cancer Council Australia – who do vital work supporting people affected by melanoma and skin cancer right across Australia.
Their resources below can help you find support, practical information and people who understand what you're going through.
Melanoma Patients Australia
Melanoma Patients Australia provides free specialist support for people affected by melanoma. Their telehealth services include melanoma nursing, counselling, peer support, lived-experience volunteers and health education.
Each year, MPA supports over 5,000 Australians. In 20 years, MPA have directly supported over 38,000 patients and helped many more through advocacy and information services.
Patient Resources
Evidence-based guides and information for people newly diagnosed or living with or beyond melanoma.
Support Groups
Connect with others who understand what you're going through, virtual & in-person groups across Australia for patients, carers & families.
Telehealth Nurse Support
Free, confidential telehealth support & counselling services available to patients, carers, family. Call 1300 884 450.
Wellness Hub
Melanoma Patients Australia’s national Melanoma Support Line offers free, confidential telehealth nurse support and counselling to melanoma patients and their carers or families, at any stage and anywhere in Australia.
Available Monday to Friday, business hours. Call 1300 884 450.
Stronger together - for better outcomes, faster answers, lasting impact.
Cancer Council Australia
Cancer Council resources cover everything from understanding your diagnosis to supporting someone you love.
Understanding Skin Cancer
What skin cancer is, how it's diagnosed and the treatment options available
Understanding Melanoma
A clear guide to melanoma, from diagnosis through to treatment and recovery
Living with Cancer
Practical and emotional support for everyday life during and after a cancer diagnosis
Caring for someone
Guidance for supporting someone through their cancer journey
Cancer Council undertakes a broad range of activities to provide up-to-date information about all aspects of living with cancer, as well as cancer prevention, including melanoma and sun safety.
Cancer Council provides the free Cancer Connect service to help people affected by cancer including carers and loved ones find trusted information and relevant support services nationally.
Call 13 11 20 or visit cancer.connect.org.au.
Cancer Council also runs the SunSmart program which provides many resources on skin cancer prevention and sun protection.
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