At HMF, we intentionally keep our staffing minimal to ensure more of our resources go directly toward making a difference in the community.
Our Executive Officer is supported by 2 part time staff – the Fundraising Administration Support Officer and the Project Manager – Development & Delivery, the Foundation is largely driven by the passion and commitment of our volunteer committee.
Our dedicated committee members generously volunteer their time, skills, and expertise to guide the Foundation and help us deliver on our mission to defeat melanoma. Their leadership ensures we remain community-focused, efficient, and impactful.
The committee meets bi-monthly on the second Monday of February, April, June, August, October, and December (AGM). We welcome expressions of interest from community members who would like to contribute by joining the committee.
With your help, over the past 35+ years, we’ve been working to defeat melanoma—and we know the work we’re doing is making a real difference. But there’s still much more to do.
In the Hunter New England Local Health District, melanoma is now the second most diagnosed cancer (Cancer Institute NSW, February 2024), underscoring the urgent need for continued awareness, early detection, and prevention.
Nationally, melanoma remains the most common cancer among Australians aged 20 to 39. Your donation and ongoing support allow us to continue this life-saving work—funding education programs, supporting patients, and advancing research to reduce the impact of melanoma in our community.
