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Cancer Council WA acknowledges your school’s commitment to ensuring that students, staff and your community are reducing their risk of future skin cancers.

To support your school, please share this exclusive member page with teachers, administration, school health nurses and parent groups.

Download the following SunSmart support resources:

  • Sunscreen fact sheet – Share facts about how sunscreen works and key recommendations
  • Media release– Announce your school as a SunSmart school with our media release template
  • SunSmart newsletter tips – Share key SunSmart newsletter messages for families and the wider school community
  • Letter to parents – Advise the school community on the sun protection policy at your school
  • Sun protective hats fact sheet – Share facts about the importance of SunSmart hats
  • Sun protection and children – Provide background information on the importance of sun protection in children and UV protection strategies
  • Sunscreen tips for schools – Tips on how your school can incorporate sunscreen into the daily routine
  • Funding shade – Helpful advice to fund shade through grants and sponsorship opportunities
  • UV Widget – Download free UV widget to your school website to inform community of the UV index (example below)
  • SunSmart Global UV app – Download free global UV app to obtain real-time UV levels for locations across Australia and the world
  • 20% off Cancer Council sunscreen purchased through online shop (Enter SSM26 code before proceeding to checkout)

Order SunSmart School resources

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Western Australia only

For SunSmart Schools only

New members receive a free large sign, 820mmx600mm on joining the program.
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Schools who renew membership are eligible for up to 2L of Cancer Council sunscreen. Please tick to order (subject to available stock).
Please enter a number from 0 to 2.

Outlining the aims and requirements to be a SunSmart School. For informing students, staff and parents what it means to be a SunSmart School. Please tick to order for display around your school. Maximum 2 posters per school
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Guidelines

For staff.
A4 3 page.
This document outlines evidence-based sun protection practices for all Western Australian schools. Maximum order 5.
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For kids

For children and parents.
Double-sided bookmark with sun protective hats and protecting yourself in 5 ways information.
Maximum order per school 500 - 1 per child
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For children.
Featuring Sid Seagull.
28 stickers per sheet.
Maximum order per school - 10 sheets
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Classroom resources

Picture book by Libby Gleeson.
Aimed at early years. Maximum order 5
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Posters

Laminated to write in the daily sun protection times.
Aimed at early years. Maximum 5
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Laminated to write in the daily sun protection times. Maximum order 5
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Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide. Maximum order 5
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For staff and families. Maximum order 5
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For children. Maximum order 5
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For youth/high schools.
Please enter a number from 0 to 10.

For youth/high schools.
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Brochures

For parents and staff.
Promoting the SunSmart app to find the UV Index.
Maximum order - 250
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For parents and staff.
Information on UV, sun protection and more. Maximum order 25
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For parents and staff.
Information on checking your skin for skin cancer. Maximum order 25
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