Watch Your Mate's Back kicks off
1 December 2014
We're excited to announce the launch of our summer campaign Watch Your Mates Back!
You might not know this, but approximately one quarter of melanomas are detected by someone other than the person with the melanoma. It could be your partner, your mate, your hairdresser, your sibling – there are a lot of places we can't see ourselves, and that's why it's importance to look out for one another.
The Watch Your Mate’s Back campaign is all about spreading awareness. We want you know how to protect yourself from the sun this summer, how to check yours, and your mate's skin for early warning signs, and when it's time to get a professional skin check. We will be spreading these messages through some of our partnering Aussie sporting and community groups like Surf Life Saving Australia and Rowing NSW.
If you are interested in learning more about how to watch out for yourself, and your mates this summer, visit watchyourmatesback.org.au.
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