Professional Footballers Australia (the PFA) has secured a new partnership with MoleMap, a leading skin cancer detection service, to provide comprehensive skin checks for all Socceroos, Matildas, A-League players, and members of the PFA’s Past Players Program.
The initiative reinforces the PFA’s commitment to player health and wellbeing, ensuring that those who represent the game at the highest level have access to life-saving early detection services.
Through the partnership, players will receive full-body skin checks by MoleMap’s accredited melanographers, digital imaging for dermatologist review, and individual risk assessments and education on sun safety and self-checking.
PFA Chief Executive Beau Busch said the new partnership reaffirmed the importance of supporting the players’ wellbeing on the pitch.
“Skin cancer remains one of Australia’s most prevalent and preventable diseases. By partnering with MoleMap, we are taking proactive steps to protect our players and honour our responsibility to their long-term health.”
This initiative builds on the PFA’s history of introducing skin cancer checks following the tragic passing of former National Soccer League player David Cervinski, who lost his battle with melanoma in 2019.
Cervinski’s courage and advocacy inspired the PFA to make skin cancer screenings a regular part of player welfare programs.
As part of the partnership, MoleMap will appoint current and former players as ambassadors to champion skin health awareness across the football community.
These ambassadors will share personal stories and encourage Australians to undertake regular skin checks, reinforcing the message that early detection saves lives.
“This partnership highlights the importance of prevention and early detection,” says Jaime Schell, Chief Business Officer at MoleMap.
“Skin cancer can affect anyone, and we hope it encourages players and fans alike to stay on top of their skin health.”
