Australia’s first 3D Skin Check Mobile Clinic

Bringing free, lifesaving skin checks and world-leading imaging technology to communities across Australia — from the coast to the country.

What is the ASCF Mobile Clinic?

The Australian Skin Cancer Foundation (ASCF) Mobile Clinic is a world-first mobile 3D skin check service, offering free full-body skin checks, 3D Total Body Photography and onsite biopsies across Australia.

Designed to reach communities that often face long waits or limited specialist access, the clinic provides early detection, advanced technology, and expert clinical care — all at no cost.

What we offer

• Full-body skin checks

• Vectra 360° 3D Total Body Photography (Australia’s first mobile 3D imaging).

• Onsite biopsies and GP consultations when required.

• Completely free for all Australians — no referral needed.

What to expect?

Step 1 — Arrival

  • Check in with the ASCF team and enter the clinic.

Step 2 — Consultation

  • A clinician will ask a few brief questions after you have completed our questionnaire about your skin and medical history.

Step 3 — The Skin Check

  • You’ll be taken to a private room for a full-body skin check

  • dermatoscope imaging

  • a Vectra 360° 3D scan (if required)

Step 4 — Results & Recommendations

  • Your practitioner will review findings and explain next steps.

Step 5 — Biopsy (if required)

A GP may offer a biopsy on the day if needed.

Total Time: 30-45 minutes.

2026 Locations

We’ll update this page as soon as the 2026 schedule is confirmed.

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Community Benefits

• More access where it matters most.

• World-leading technology at no cost.

• Designed for regional & rural communities.

Follow up care

If something needs further attention, you’ll be referred back to your GP.

If you don’t have a dermatologist or GP, ASCF can help connect you with one.

In some locations, an onsite GP may offer a biopsy or excision on the day.

These services are bulk-billed through Medicare.

FAQs

  • You’ll be taken into a private consultation room. A nurse or GP will examine your skin from head to toe, and you may receive a 3D scan if required.

  • 20–30 minutes, including consultation and imaging.

  • Your entire body, including scalp, ears, back, and feet. You can choose to skip any area you’re not comfortable with.

  • Only if it is covering an area we need to assess closely.

  • Yes. All skin checks are done in a private consultation room.

  • Yes. You may bring a support person.

  • Wear plain, pale-coloured underwear and clothing that’s easy to remove. Avoid patterned clothing as they may interfere with imaging.

  • You’ll be referred back to your GP. If you don’t have one, we can help connect you.

  • Comfortable clothing and your Medicare card (only needed if a biopsy is performed).

  • Bookings are preferred; walk-ins accepted if time allows.

  • Yes, via your booking link or by contacting our team.

  • Yes. The clinic has a lift. Please notify staff on arrival.

  • We travel to various locations and events across Australia. Schedule updated when live.

  • No. All skin checks are free.

  • Only required for biopsies or pathology.

  • All clinicians are AHPRA-registered nurses and GPs with advanced skin cancer training.

  • Yes. You can take your ASCF report to your specialist.

  • At least once a year, or more often if you have many moles or freckles or a history of skin cancer. Though Your treating clinician will determine how often you get checked.

  • 20. What is the Vectra 3D machine?

    The Vectra 360° system captures the entire skin surface in seconds and creates a 3D map of every mole to detect changes early.