Did you know that all four of our centres have been officially recognised as SunSmart services?

All services have continued to meet all of the guidelines and recommendations to reduce cancer risk in order to maintain their SunSmart Early Childhood Program renewals!

The SunSmart Schools Program was introduced by Cancer Council Victoria in 1994, with the Early Childhood Program following in 1996. Prior to this only 19% of primary schools reported hat wearing, and only 2% of preschools reported hats being available. Today we are proud to report that 100% of early childhood services and primary schools report hat wearing!

With childhood and adolescence being critical times for reducing risk of skin cancer later in life, we're encouraging all secondary schools to join early childhood services and primary schools in helping us protect the next generation. By teaching sensible sun protection habits from an early age and implementing sun protection measures, schools and early childhood services can play a significant role in reducing skin cancer risk.

 

SunSmart members:

• meet regulatory and duty of care requirements in sun protection.
• meet OHS obligations in UV risk reduction for staff.
• have policies and procedures developed, reviewed and approved by SunSmart and Cancer Council Victoria, world leaders in skin cancer prevention.
• receive advanced standing in the Victorian Government and Cancer Council Victoria’s Achievement Program.