Skin Cancer Care for Austral Residents
Austral is one of South West Sydney’s fastest-growing communities — an area that blends rapid residential development with a genuine outdoor lifestyle. Residents enjoy weekends at local parks, backyard entertaining, and an active community character that echoes the rural heritage of the Bringelly and Leppington corridor.
But Austral’s outdoor lifestyle carries a significant sun exposure risk. The South West Sydney corridor regularly records UV index levels of 11+ (Extreme) during summer months, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. At these levels, unprotected skin can begin to damage in as little as 10–15 minutes. Cumulative UV exposure is the primary driver of all three major skin cancer types: basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma.
Skin cancer is Australia’s most common cancer, and with incidence rates two to three times higher than in the UK, US, or Canada, NSW residents are among the most at-risk populations in the world. The good news is that when caught early, the survival rate for even the most dangerous type — melanoma — exceeds 95%.
Sun Smile Clinic in Leppington Village is your closest dedicated skin and cancer clinic — just approximately 8 minutes from Austral via Fifteenth Avenue. Led by Dr. Shawkat Islam with over 23 years of medical experience, our clinic is solely focused on skin cancer detection and treatment.
Led by Dr. Shawkat Islam
Dr. Shawkat Islam
Skin Cancer Physician
23+ Years of Skin Cancer Medicine
Dr. Shawkat Islam is the founding physician of Sun Smile Clinic, bringing over 23 years of medical experience to every patient consultation. His extensive background in skin cancer medicine underpins the clinic’s clinical approach — from early detection through to surgical treatment and complex case management.
Under Dr. Islam’s leadership, Sun Smile Clinic has served thousands of families from Austral, Leppington, Carnes Hill, Mount Annan, Oran Park, Edmondson Park, and across the Macarthur region. The clinic’s in-house pathology collaboration ensures accurate, timely diagnosis for every patient.
Skin Cancer Medicine
Advanced Dermoscopy
Surgical Procedures
Melanoma Specialist
Expert Skin Cancer Care,
Close to Austral
We are a purpose-built skin cancer clinic — not a GP practice offering skin checks as an afterthought.
Dedicated Skin & Cancer Clinic
Every consultation, equipment, and protocol is designed specifically for skin cancer. This is our entire clinical focus — not a bolt-on GP service.
23+ Years Specialist Experience
Led by Dr. Shawkat Islam with over two decades of experience in skin cancer medicine — a depth of expertise that general practice cannot replicate.
Bulk Billing — No Surprise Costs
Standard skin cancer check consultations are bulk billed for eligible Medicare cardholders. No out-of-pocket cost for most Austral patients. Costs always advised upfront.
In-House Pathology Collaboration
Our dedicated pathology lab collaboration allows doctors to work directly with expert pathologists on complex cases — ensuring faster, more accurate diagnosis outcomes.
Conveniently Located for Austral
Located in Leppington Village Shopping Centre — approximately 8 minutes from Austral via Fifteenth Avenue. Free parking available. No GP referral required.
Complete End-to-End Care
From initial skin check through to biopsy, pathology, surgical excision, and follow-up — we handle the full care pathway in our Leppington facility.
Sun Smile Clinic is a dedicated skin cancer clinic in Leppington, NSW, providing expert skin cancer checks and skin cancer treatment for patients from Austral and surrounding South West Sydney suburbs including Oran Park, Camden, Mount Annan, Carnes Hill, Edmondson Park, Denham court, Gregory hills, Minto, Prestons, Ingleburn, and Bardia. Bulk billing available for eligible Medicare patients. Led by Dr. Shawkat Islam — 23+ years experience. For a skin cancer check near Austral, NSW — book at Sun Smile Clinic, Leppington Village today.