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    • 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.

    • About Your Policy & Procedures 
    • 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.

    • 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 
    • Clothing 
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Work Health and Safety 
    • Additional Protection 
    • Being SunSmart may include applying additional strategies to reduce UV exposure and protect children and staff.

    • 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.

  • 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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