Skin & Cancer Foundation Australia

The Skin & Cancer Foundation Australia is a private not-for-profit benevolent organisation dedicated to benefiting those who suffer from diseases of the skin through excellence in clinical services, research and education.

Since it opened in 1976, the Foundation has gained a reputation as a centre of excellence in the clinical management of skin diseases and in dermatology research and education. The Foundation operates two clinics, situated in Darlinghurst and Westmead. The Westmead facility also runs a day surgery, which is the largest facility specialising in Mohs dermatological surgery in the southern Hemisphere. The Foundation has a world class laboratory based at Darlinghurst.

The Foundation has a strong history of research across both dermatopathology and dermatology and is committed to continuing its vital work in this area. It has a dedicated research unit under the leadership of Professor Pablo Fernandez Peñas and an active group of researchers. The pathology laboratory, under the leadership of Professor Steven Kossard, is recognised as a leading centre of dermatology research with many articles published in leading international journals.

Our facilities are affiliated with the Australasian College of Dermatologists, University of Sydney, the University of New South Wales, the University of Western Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital, Westmead Hospital and The Children's Hospital, Westmead.

In 2012, the Foundation will relocate to a new facility in Crown Street, East Sydney. Our new location will enable us to expand our pathology, clinic and surgical facilities. We are also planning to expand our research and education capability with the development of a Research and Education Suite - but we need your help. We envisage that this new initiative will include a seminar room, a library, and research offices.

We greatly appreciate any donation you can give to help us achieve our goal. All donations will go directly to fitting out the Research and Education Suite and the activities carried out within it. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.