Community
28 May, 2026
Free skin check unit to return
THE Terang and District Lions Club is bringing the free Skin Cancer Check and Awareness Unit back to town after last year’s live-saving efforts were hailed a success.
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world and Lions Clubs are doing something practical about reducing the level and its impact on families.
The incorporated charity, the Lions V Districts Cancer Foundation, has put a Skin Check and Awareness Unit on the road, following excellent financial support from Lions Clubs and generous public and private supporters.
The Lions Club of Terang and District are proud to announce that the Skin Check van will be visiting Terang on Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12, at the carpark opposite the Terang Civic Hall.
Terang and District Lions Club secretary Kerrin McKenzie said the van will provide a free skin checking service to local people and will be operated by fully trained, certificated and professionally supervised volunteers.
The unit will also be a valuable resource for local people to access not only the skin check, but valuable and timely information about skin care and self-checking techniques.
Mr McKenzie said it costs the Lions around $2000 in expenses to bring the van to town, but it was a cost raised through the community which the Lions were happy to pay knowing it supports the health and wellbeing of residents.
“We know early detection of skin lesions potentially saves lives, so this visit will be a timely support and reminder to local people of the need to take care of their skin,” he said.
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“Following the skin check, visitors will be issued with a referral to their GP if there are any suspect spots or lesions.
“The unit is not a medical clinic, so diagnosis or treatment requirements are not discussed – it simply provides the skin check and alerts the visitor to skin lesions that require further checking and attention.
“It’s a great first step in ensuring urgent needs are addressed.
“The airconditioned van has three fully equipped checking rooms and an entry foyer, as well as a disabled lift and entry at the rear.”
To book a free skin cancer check, local and surrounding residents should contact 0412 682 587 or by email at janet_sa@bigpond.net.au.
Residents of surrounding communities were also invited to book a spot.