Cancer Society and skin cancer prevention
Cancer Society
Cancer Society New Zealand aims to reduce the incidence and impact of cancer.
New Zealand's Skin Cancer Prevention Programme
In New Zealand, the prevention of skin cancer and the promotion of sun safety is led by the Cancer Society New Zealand , Te Aho o Te Kahu | Cancer Control Agency, Melanoma NZ, and the Melanoma Network of New Zealand Incorporated (MelNet).
Since 1993, activities have been promoted under the SunSmart brand.
Other organisations and professionals working in this area include:
- DermNet New Zealand.
- Doctors and nurses with a special interest in skin cancer.
- MetService.
- Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora:
- National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA).
- Researchers (for example, Otago Te Rōpū Rangahau ō Te Kāhui Matepukupuku | Cancer Society Research Collaboration).
- Specialists (dermatologists, surgeons, plastic surgeons).
- Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand
New Zealand Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Strategy 2024 to 2028
Developed by MelNet, in collaboration with a working group of skin cancer specialists and key sector stakeholders, this Strategy outlines a roadmap to reduce the incidence and impact of skin cancer, New Zealand's most common and preventable cancer.
By uniting healthcare professionals, educational institutions, employers, sports and recreation organisations, advocacy groups, and government bodies, this coordinated approach seeks to create meaningful change, saving lives and reducing burden on the healthcare system.
Download New Zealand Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Strategy 2024 to 2028.
You can also find toolkits developed by MelNet for health professionals, education professionals, workplace leaders, sports and recreation organisations here.