Free Skin Cancer Education for the Local Community
Supporting better skin cancer care on the Mornington Peninsula
MP Skin Check offers free, practical skin cancer education sessions for local clubs, workplaces and community groups. Led by Dr Hamish McLachlan, these sessions help people understand skin cancer risk, sun protection, early detection and when to seek medical advice.
Each session is tailored to the group, with plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion.
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Free Skin Cancer Education
Understanding Skin Cancer
MP Skin Check provides free community education sessions led by Dr Hamish McLachlan.
These approachable, informative talks make skin cancer prevention and early detection easier to understand, covering skin cancer risk, sun protection, knowing your skin and when to seek medical advice.
Whether your members spend time outdoors, work in the sun or simply want to learn more, a session is an opportunity to ask questions and take away practical information for everyday life.
- We welcome enquiries from local groups and organisations, including:
- Sporting clubs and surf lifesaving clubs
- Men’s Sheds and community groups
- Bowls, golf and other recreational clubs
- Workplaces, including teams who work outdoors
- Service clubs, volunteer groups and other community organisations
- Farmers, vineyard workers and other outdoor workers
What do we cover?
Know Your Skin Cancer Risk – An introduction to common skin cancers, UV exposure and factors that affect your risk.
Know Your Skin – How to become familiar with your skin, the types of changes to look for and when to have a spot checked by a doctor.
Protect Your Skin – Practical ways to build sun protection into work, sport and recreation, including sunscreen, protective clothing, hats, shade and sunglasses.
Skin Checks and Early Detection – What happens during a professional skin check and how medical advice can help you understand your individual skin health needs.
Your Questions Answered – An opportunity to ask general questions, discuss common misconceptions about skin cancer prevention and detection.
Skin Cancer Education by Dr Hamish McLachlan
Dr Hamish McLachlan is the Practice Director at MP Skin Check in Mount Martha, a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and an Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor with the Skin Cancer College of Australasia.
Alongside his clinical work in skin cancer medicine, Hamish teaches for the Skin Cancer College of Australasia. He brings this clinical and teaching experience to community sessions, explaining medical information in clear, accessible language.
Our free sessions offer a welcoming opportunity to learn about sun protection, knowing your skin and the importance of early detection, with time for general questions and discussion.
Sessions provide general education and do not include individual skin examinations or personal medical advice. If you have a concerning spot or skin change, please arrange an appointment with your doctor.
Dr Hamish McLachlan
FRACGP, MBSS (Hons), BSc, DCH
Enquire about a free skin cancer education session
Would your club, workplace or community group benefit from practical skin cancer education?
Call us or complete the email form below with your group’s details, location and preferred timing. Our team will be in touch to discuss suitable topics and availability.
Sessions are free and subject to availability.
Our general practitioners have advanced training in skin cancer medicine, with qualifications from the
Skin Cancer College of Australasia or HealthCert Education.
