Apply for SunSmart Status Online Form

  • Apply for SunSmart Status Online Form

    • About Your Setting 

    • ACT primary school and early childhood settings offer excellent opportunities to combat skin cancer here in the ACT and play an important role in reducing future skin cancer incidence and mortality rates in Canberra.

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    • About Your Policy & Procedures 
    • When does your policy state that sun protection measures (Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, and Slide) are required?*
    • UV Protection Times 

    • Cancer Council Australia and the World Health Organisation recommend sun protection behaviours (Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, and Slide) when the UV levels reach 3 and above. Sun protection measures may also be required when outdoors for extended periods of time even when UV is below 3.

    • Where does your school / centre access local sun protection times? Tick all that apply.*

    • Babies under 12 months should not be exposed to direct sun when UV levels reach 3 and above. Babies should be protected using shade, clothing, and hats.

    • Hats 
    • Are all children required to wear a hat when outdoors?
    • What type/s of hats are allowed at your school/centre?*
    • Clothing 
    • What clothing requirements are in place to protect students / children from UV exposure?*
    • Sunglasses 

    • Our eyes are very sensitive and vulnerable to UV exposure damage. Cancer Council recommends wearing sunglasses that meet Australian Standard AS/NZS 1067.1:2016 (Sunglasses: lens category two, three, or four) and which cover as much of the eye as possible.

    • Sunscreen 

    • Sunscreen is the final defense against UV related skin damage and an important part of being SunSmart. Cancer Council Australia recommends the use of SPF50 or SPF50+ broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen.

    • Does the school/centre provide SPF50 or SPF50+ broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen?*
    • How is sunscreen used at the school/ centre?*

    • The widespread use of sunscreen is not recommended for babies under 6 months. Sunscreen should be applied to small areas of exposed skin which are not protected by clothing or hats, for babies who are 6 months or older.

    • Shade 

    • Investing in natural and artificial shade is investing into the long term health of the students / children under your care.

    • Please describe the available shade at the school/ centre*
    • Work Health and Safety 
    • Sun protection for staff is critical for work health and safety and role modelling. What sun protection measures are staff required to model?*
    • Additional Protection 

    • Being SunSmart may include applying additional strategies to reduce UV exposure and protect children and staff.

    • Please indicate if any of the following practices are used by your school/ centre to protect children and staff from UV exposure*
    • Learning 

    • Incorporating SunSmart learning for children is an important strategy which ensures that our young generation understand why they must protect themselves from the sun.

    • Please indicate the levels SunSmart education is incorporated into your learning and development program.*
    • How do you incorporate SunSmart education and learning?*
    • How are school/centre staff updated about SunSmart information and new policy recommendations?*
    • How does the school/centre update families about SunSmart information?*

  • A masterclass is a free 45-60 minute presentation at your school/centre about UV protection.

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  • Your school’s details will only be used to provide you with information and resources relating to Cancer Council’s National SunSmart Schools Program. All contact information received by Cancer Council ACT will be kept confidential and stored securely.

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