Community
12 June, 2026
Skin checking unit set to return
CAMPERDOWN Lions Club has organised a free Skin Check and Awareness unit to visit the township following the strong engagement from last year’s visit.
Part of the Lions V District Cancer Foundation, the unit is jointly funded by Lions clubs in Victoria and southern New South Wales and private donors to address Australia’s high rates of skin cancer.
Lions club member Maree Belyea said the club was proud to announce the unit will be stationed at the Camperdown Girl Guide hall (251 Manifold Street) on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19.
“The van will provide a free skin checking service to local people and will be operated by fully trained, certificated and professionally supervised volunteers,” she said.
“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.
“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.
“Following the skin check, visitors will be issued with a referral to their GP (general practitioner) 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: a great first step in ensuring urgent needs are addressed.”
The unit features air-conditioning within three fully equipped checking rooms and a foyer, with a disability access lift and entry at the rear of the unit.
Residents looking to book a free skin check can contact Ms Belyea on 0417 352 987 or email camperdown.vic@lions.org.au.
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