Living with Skin Cancer in Rural or Remote WA – Micro Community Conversation

Ref: UWA20830 Date: 24 March 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLocation: Online

About the Micro Community Conversation

University of Western Australia researchers are seeking the perspectives of people with lived experience of skin cancer while living in rural or remote Western Australia.

This online Micro Community Conversation brings together up to six consumers for an in‑depth discussion that will shape a new research proposal. The research team is exploring emerging technologies to support the development of a low-cost medical device that may assist with the early detection of skin cancer, particularly for people living in Rural or Remote areas of WA.

Your experiences, insights and expectations will help ensure this research is relevant, practical and meaningful for rural and remote communities. By sharing your story, you will play a direct role in guiding the direction and priorities of the research team.

What to Expect

A small, informal online conversation with up to six participants
An opportunity to share your lived experience of skin cancer
A chance to influence new research aimed at improving early detection for rural and remote communities
A brief phone conversation beforehand to understand your background and ensure a diverse mix of viewpoints in the session

Who We’re Looking For

We invite you to express your interest if you:

Have lived experience of skin cancer, ideally detected and treated within the last 10 years
Live, or have previously lived, in a rural or remote area of WA
Feel comfortable sharing your health experiences by phone and in a small online group (via Zoom)
Are available to attend at 6:00pm on 24 March 2026

Why Your Voice Matters

Your lived experience provides vital insight that cannot be gained through clinical data alone. Your contribution will help the research team better understand:

Barriers to skin cancer detection in rural and remote WA
Practical considerations for designing accessible early‑detection devices
What matters most to consumers when it comes to screening and diagnosis

How to Get Involved

Submit the EOI form at the bottom of this webpage.
Interested consumers will be contacted for a short phone discussion before final participants are selected.

Web form to create Applications

Submitting this form will create Applications

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