World-First 3D Skin Check Clinic Takes to the Road to Save Aussie Lives

Making world-class skin checks accessible nationwide - protecting Australians from the coast to the country.

Monday, 1st December 2025 - As Australians wake up to the first day of summer, the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation (ASCF) is taking a world-first step in the fight against skin cancer, launching its new 3D Skin Check Mobile Clinic at Manly Beach.

The state-of-the-art truck will deliver life-saving full-body skin checks, advanced 3D body scans, and biopsies where required - providing a one-stop mobile service for skin cancer screening, detection and early intervention across Australia. Designed to reach communities across metropolitan, regional and rural areas, the clinic ensures access to world-class dermatological care for people who often face long waits or travel vast distances to see a specialist.

The clinic features advanced 3D imaging and AI analysis, capturing the entire skin surface in seconds to detect suspicious lesions. It offers free full-body skin checks, sun-safety education, and advice on early detection, which remains key to reducing melanoma deaths.

“One Australian dies from melanoma every six hours. Early detection saves lives, and this mobile clinic allows us to reach Australians who would otherwise miss out on potentially life-saving screening,” said Jay Allen OAM, CEO of ASCF.

The launch comes as the Australian Government continues its work to improve early detection and reduce Australia’s high rates of skin cancer, including a $10.3 million investment in developing a National Roadmap for Skin Cancer Screening. The roadmap will provide evidence-based recommendations for future targeted screening and guide the integration of emerging technologies into care.

With skin cancer placing a significant burden on Australian families, community-led initiatives like this mobile clinic play an important complementary role - increasing awareness, removing barriers to access, and helping Australians, particularly in regional and rural communities, get checked earlier.

Former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke has had multiple skin cancers removed, most recently four weeks ago. As an ASCF Ambassador, Michael has worked closely with the team for some time, urging Australians to prioritise regular professional skin checks.

“I’ve experienced firsthand how quickly skin cancer can appear and the importance of catching it early. The ASCF Mobile Clinic enables us to reach people who might not otherwise get checked, especially in regional areas. Early detection saves lives, and this truck gives Australians access to world-class screening right in their communities,” said Michael Clarke, ASCF Ambassador.

Two major Australian organisations have joined the effort: Sportsbet, funding the truck and public activations, and Westfund, investing in the VECTRA technology to ensure regional Australians have access to world-class screening.

The mobile clinic includes the VECTRA WB360 machine, a world-leading total body imaging system developed by Canfield Scientific. Using 46 stereo vision pods with 92 cameras, it captures a high-resolution, full-body image in under five seconds. Its AI-powered analysis helps clinicians detect suspicious lesions with exceptional precision - all without radiation exposure.

“This is the same technology used in leading dermatology centres around the world. Thanks to Westfund’s donation of the machine, it’s now mobile, allowing Australians in regional and rural communities to access world-class screening that would otherwise be out of reach,” said Matthew Wolf, Director of Sales Australia and New Zealand of Canfield Scientific Australia.

“Skin cancer affects Australians year-round. This truck brings crucial screening and education to as many Australians as possible,” said Barni Evans, CEO of Sportsbet.

“Skin cancer rates are higher in regional areas, yet access to specialists is limited. This initiative ensures life-saving care reaches those who need it most,” said Mark Genovese, CEO of Westfund.

Since launching its first mobile truck in 2023, ASCF has already delivered more than 13,600 free skin checks, identifying 166 suspected melanomas and over 5,000 non-melanoma skin cancers. The new truck builds on that success, offering up to 75 full-body skin checks every day - completely free for Australians.

With private skin checks often costing hundreds of dollars, this service removes one of the biggest barriers to early detection and treatment. By taking world-class screening technology on the road, the ASCF Mobile Clinic ensures every Australian - no matter their postcode or income - can access life saving care close to home.

The truck will tour locations across every state and territory, including regional, rural, and remote communities, beginning with December visits to Wollongong and Gold Coast, before expanding nationally in 2026.