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Protecting My Skin- SunSmart curriculum resources now available! Cancer Council WA have developed a collection of classroom friendly, educational resources for Western Australian primary schools, outside school hours care (OSHC) and vacation care services. Protecting My Skin contains full lessons,…

Win $10,000 for Shade Competition Download Entry Form Cancer Council WA is offering one lucky Western Australian secondary school $10,000 to put towards increasing shade. There are also five SunSmart prize packs up for grabs too! Who can enter? We…

Scitech’s new gallery Here, There and Everywhere includes a sun shield exhibit that promotes SunSmart strategies and the importance of sun protection and skin cancer prevention.

Looking out for the grown ups in schools is important too! Teachers, education assistants, grounds staff, relief teachers, administration and volunteers are just some of the people in schools who could be exposed to the sun when ultraviolet (UV) radiation is at its most damaging.

Outdoor excursions in nature can be great fun learning experiences for students and children – but not when left with a painful case of sunburn! Check out our tips on how to plan a SunSmart outdoor excursion that keeps everyone protected from UV radiation from the sun.

Do we still need to be SunSmart in winter? The answer is yes! Despite the plunge in temperature, UV radiation still reaches damaging levels in Winter throughout Western Australia. But, protecting our skin is often not top of mind. Read more for tips on how to protect yourself and the children in your care from the sun in winter.

The multi-award-winning Conquering Skin Cancer documentary premiered in Australian cinemas late in 2024 and was well received by audiences’ nationwide. The film depicts compelling personal stories of skin cancer as well as celebrity messages and takes from world-leading melanoma researcher…

Research published earlier this month from the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) found that Australian and New Zealand teachers need more support to foster sun protective behaviours in their students. The study looked at knowledge and competencies among teacher…

Congratulations to ‘Mukinbudin District High School!
Winner of the 2024 SunSmart Shade for Schools Competition.

Outdoor school events like carnivals, incursions and outdoor assemblies can leave wonderful, lasting memories – unless you’re left with a painful dose of sunburn. Ensure your next outdoor event is sun safe and everyone is protected from UV radiation.

Only half of Western Australians aged 14 to 45 can correctly identify the ultraviolet (UV) Index as the weather forecast measure that provides information on the risk of sunburn for the day. Understanding UV radiation and the UV Index can help you manage your time in the sun safely and avoid the risk of developing skin cancer.

Australia is the skin cancer capital of the world, with well over one million treatments each year for skin cancer. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation overexposure during childhood and adolescence increases the risk of future skin cancer. Schools can help to support…