Resources for your practice

 

SunSmart New Zealand

Practical, printable resources to support patient education on sun safety and skin cancer early detection. Perfect for display in waiting rooms, consultation areas, or community settings.

View SunSmart posters and handouts

 

 

Information on skin cancer, sun safety and early detection
 
SunSmart New Zealand

Comprehensive sun protection advice, including videos on how to apply and understand sunscreen. 

Visit SunSmart New Zealand

Healthify

Trusted health information for New Zealanders, including skin cancer and sun safety topics.

Visit Healthify

Melanoma Institute Australia

A detailed guide on melanoma, risk factors, sun protection and early detection. 

View the guide
Melanoma New Zealand

Comprehensive information on melanoma detection, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. 

Visit Melanoma New Zealand

DermNet

An authoritative dermatology resource for health professionals and the public.

Visit DermNet

  
 


Tools to support sun protection
 
Sun protection alert

Daily times when sun protection is needed in New Zealand cities, plus the SunSmart steps to follow.

Visit Sun Protection Alert

SunSmart Global UV app

A free app providing sun protection alerts and real-time UV index data around the world. Developed by Cancer Council Victoria.  

Find out more and download
UVNZ app

A free app providing real-time UV index data for locations across New Zealand.

Find out more and download

 
Playground Explorer app

A free web-app that helps locate well-shaded playgrounds, youth parks and outdoor swimming pools around the country.

Find out more

 



Information for melanoma patients

Understanding melanoma

Patient information booklets developed by Melanoma New Zealand covering diagnosis, treatment options, follow-up care and support services for early and advanced melanoma. 

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Immunotherapy - what to expect

A 5-part video series developed by Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia explaining how immunotherapy works, its side effects, and what patients can expect.

Watch the series

Coping with cancer

A video series developed by the Cancer Society of New Zealand on emotional and physical wellbeing, coping strategies, and practical support for people affected by cancer and their families.

Watch the series
 

Patient information guides and factsheets

Free resources from Melanoma Institute Australia, including comprehensive guides for patients diagnosed with in situ, early-stage, stage III, or stage IV melanoma and factsheets on specific topics such as neoadjuvant immunotherapy and sentinel node biopsy. Please note, the support services listed in these resources are Australian. New Zealand patients should speak with their treating team or access the services listed on this page.

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Support and counselling

 

Services offered by Melanoma New Zealand

  • Nurse Educator consultation – Free and confidential one-on-one online or phone consultations with a melanoma nurse educator for anyone concerned about melanoma or seeking information and support. 

  • Counselling services – Up to four free online or phone counselling sessions for individuals, family/whānau, and carers affected by melanoma.  

  • Support groups – Two online support groups facilitated by an experienced counsellor: one for melanoma patients and one for family/whānau.

Find out more

 

Services offered by the Cancer Society of New Zealand

  • Cancer Helpline and one-on-one support – Free and confidential phone or email advice from experienced cancer nurses for anyone diagnosed with cancer or their family/whānau.

  • Psychology and counselling – Free one-on-one or group psychology and counselling sessions for people diagnosed with cancer and their family/whānau.

  • Transport and accommodation – Help with travel to cancer treatment appointments for those who do not have their own transport, and with accommodation near hospitals for those who need to travel to main centres for care.

  • Support groups and peer connection – In-person or online support groups to connect with others facing similar experiences. 

Find out more