Apply for SunSmart Status Online Form

Apply for SunSmart Status Online Form
Are you applying for the SunSmart school program or completing your 3 year review?*

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.
Name of School or Centre*
Overarching Organisation (if applicable)
Organization Type*
Number of Students*
Street Address*
City*
State*
Postal Code*
School or Centre Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Principal or Director First Name*
Principal or Director Last Name*
Principal or Director Email*
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Best SunSmart Contact First Name*
Best SunSmart Contact Last Name*
Best SunSmart Contact Email*
example@example.com
Best SunSmart Contact Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.

About Your Policy & Procedures
ACT schools and early childcare centres have a duty of care to protect the students and children under their care from harm, including potentially dangerous UV radiation from the sun.
When does your policy state that sun protection measures are required? Press CTRL to select multiple. *
Does your school / centre's policy address WH&S issues regarding occupational UV exposure?*
Does your school / centre agree to complete a SunSmart Review with Cancer Council ACT every 3 years?*

UV Protection Times
Cancer Council Australia and the World Health Organisation recommend sensible sun protection behaviour when UV levels reach 3 and above.
Does your school / centre refer to daily sun protection times to assist with the implementation of this policy?*
Where does your school / centre access local sun protection times? Tick all that apply. Press CTRL to select multiple. *
Does your UV protection policy consider the special needs of infants?*
NOTE: Babies (ie under 12 months) should not be purposely exposed to direct UV when levels reach 3 and above.

Hats
Are all students/ children required to wear a SunSmart hat (Bucket, Broad-Brimmed, or Legionnaire ONLY) when outdoors from the end of July to the beginning of June?*
What does your policy suggest if a student/ child does not have a SunSmart hat?*
Under WH&S does the school / centre require all teachers / educators and staff to wear a "SunSmart" hat when working outdoors?*

Uniforms & Clothing
Sensible and practical lightweight clothing that covers as much skin as possible plays a crucial role in protecting a child's skin from potentially dangerous UV radiation.
What clothing requirements are in place to protect students / children from UV exposure? Press CTRL to select multiple. *
Under WH&S doesthe school / centre require all teachers / educators and staff to wear clothingthat covers as much skin as possible when outdoors?*

Sunglasses
Our eyes are very sensitive and vulnerable to UV exposure damage. Students and children who decide to wear sunglasses should be encouraged.
What happens in your setting regarding the use of sunglasses?*

Sunscreen
Sunscreen is the final defense against UV related skin damage and an important part of being SunSmart.
Does the school / centre require the application of SPF 30+ or higher broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen when outdoors between the end of July and beginning of June?*
How is sunscreen used at your school / centre? Press CTRL to select multiple. *

Shade
Investing in natural and artificial shade is investing into the long term health of the students / children under your care.
Please describe the availability of shade at your school / centre. Press CTRL to select multiple. *

Other Strategies
Being SunSmart may also include other strategies to reduce UV exposure and protect students/children.
Indicate other practices that are in place at your school / centre to protect from UV exposure. Press CTRL to select multiple. *
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Learning & Curriculum
Incorporating SunSmart learning outcomes among students and children is a really important strategy that ensures our young generation understand why they are required to, and choose to, protect themselves from the sun.
Please indicate the levels SunSmart education is incorporated into your school's / centre's learning and development program? Press CTRL to select multiple.*
How is sun protection education & learning incorporated into your curriculum? Press CTRL to select multiple. *
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Communication With Staff & Families
Effective communication with your staff and families is critical for the long term development of effective and proven strategies to reduce UV exposure.
How does your school / centre keep staff up to date with SunSmart information, current best practice & policy recommendations? Press CTRL to select multiple. *
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Does your school / centre provide families with SunSmart information? *
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Does your school / centre encourage families and visitors to use sun protection when participating in or attending school / centre outdoor activities? *

Would you like a new "We Are SunSmart" sign for your School/ Centre?*
Would you like any resources/ posters for your School/ Centre*
Would you like a certificate acknowledging your SunSmart accreditation? *
Would you prefer a digital copy or a hard copy of your SunSmart accreditation certificate?*
Please include any E-Mail contact addresses you would like added to the SunSmart School and ELC Term Newsletter mailing list, separated by commas
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.

Would you like to arrange a FREE UV Masterclass session for your staff or School/ Centre community?*
A Masterclass is a FREE 45-60 minute presentation at your school/centre for staff about UV protection
Does your school / centre have an active sun (UV) protection policy in place?*
Please upload your School/ Centre UV Protection Policy (if applicable)

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