Skin Cancer College Australasia Limited is an Australian nonprofit organisation established in 2012 as a self-funded initiative by general practitioners to address the growing demand for clinical education in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment[3]. Registered as an Australian Public Company in Queensland[5], it serves as the peak body for primary care skin cancer practitioners in Australia and New Zealand[1][2].

The organisation focuses on delivering peer-reviewed, evidence-based training programs[3], including dermoscopy education for approximately 350 general practitioners and nurses annually[3]. Its Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor program certifies medical professionals who complete rigorous training in skin cancer management, with accreditation maintenance requiring ongoing professional development[3].

Since 2012, the college has educated over 6,000 primary care clinicians[3]. Its training curriculum incorporates expertise from skin cancer general practitioners, dermatologists, and surgeons[3], aligning with surgical standards set by professional bodies including the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons[3]. The organisation advocates for early detection policies and maintains that accredited practitioners meet specific safety criteria for office-based surgery, including resuscitation preparedness and anaesthetic competency[3].

Through its White Paper publications, the college promotes the expansion of primary care infrastructure for skin cancer prevention[1]. It maintains a practitioner directory of over 730 accredited clinicians[1] and operates independent of government funding[3].

[1] https://www.skincancercollege.org [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/7ee71824-39af-e811-a963-000d3ad244fd/profile [3] https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/258735_skin_cancer_college_australasia.pdf [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/7ee71824-39af-e811-a963-000d3ad244fd/people [5] https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View/47155488467