Skin cancer is a significant health concern in Australia, with one of the highest rates of skin cancer globally. As such, doctors and medical practitioners must be well-educated on skin cancer treatment to ensure patients receive appropriate and effective care.
Educating doctors on skin cancer treatment is critical for improving patient care, reducing the incidence of skin cancer, lowering healthcare costs, and advancing professional development.
Conceived in 2006 by Professor Clifford Rosendahl and built by Tobias Wilson, the Skin Cancer Audit & Research Database (SCARD) Surgical Audit Project is a surgical log designed for doctors who treat skin malignancies. The system is typically used for those in primary care working with skin cancer, such as doctors, nurses, pathologists, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons.
The SCARD platform also allows practitioners to compare their surgical performance against a de-identified data pool (the SCARD Pool) of their peers, as well as practice type and location.
On the 14th of February 2023, a resolution was passed to form an Incorporated Association in Queensland with the objective “To collect, manage and analyse deidentified data regarding the management of skin malignancies, and to provide education and statistical feedback for health care professionals.”
Skin Cancer Audit and Research Data Inc aims to establish a data lake of deidentified skin cancer specimen records and process research results in a database. This includes the existing 1.5 million deidentified records in the SCARD Pool and contributions from pathology providers nationwide.
SCARD Inc marks the next chapter in the evolution of the Skin Cancer Audit and Research Database, previously known as the SCARD Surgical Audit. Initially created in 2007, the SCARD Surgical Audit was designed to assist primary care practitioners in evaluating their performance and patient management for skin cancer treatment.
At SCARD Inc, our core focus is improving skin cancer treatment through extensive research and education. We aim to raise awareness about the significance of early detection and effective treatment of skin cancer, thus minimizing the impact of this disease on individuals and communities worldwide.
Being transparent and accountable is fundamental to us. Therefore, we’ve detailed the specifics for SCARD Inc throughout the journey so far below.
On February 14, 2023, a resolution was passed to form an Incorporated Association in Queensland with the objective “To collect, manage and analyise medical records for the treatment of skin malignancies to provide education and statistical resources for primary care practitioners.”
From this resolution came Skin Cancer Audit and Research Data Inc.
Skin Cancer Audit and Research Data Inc is recognized as an Incorporated Association by the Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DOJAG) of Queensland.
The Association was registered on March 21, 2023, and issued the Incorporated Association ID IA4670898 under the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Queensland). The Association adopted the Model Rules for the Objects of Association.
The Association was recognised as a registered charity by the DOJAG on March 11, 2024, and issued Registration number CH4760309 under the Collections Act 1966 (Queensland).
Skin Cancer Audit and Research Data Inc is registered with the Australian Taxation Office, and its Australian Business Number (ABN) is 65 506 139 325.
The ABN was registered on March 28, 2023, and includes registration for Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Charity Tax Concession has been approved as a “Health Promotion Charity,” including GST Concession and Income Tax Exemption, effective 28 March 2023.
Deductible Gift Recipient status has been endorsed effective 28 March 2023.
Skin Cancer Audit and Research Data Inc is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
The charity was registered on March 28, 2023, under its ABN 65 506 139 325.
To protect our identity, SCARD has registered the following business names with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission:
Skin Cancer Audit and Research Database
Skin Cancer Audit Research Database
To safeguard our intellectual property, SCARD has registered the following trademarks with IP Australia:
SCARD Inc – The SCARD Inc Name
SCARD Inc – The SCARD Inc Logo
Here are some of the key publications from the SCARD Pool. For more SCARD-related publications, check out our Posts section.