Workplaces and Community Groups
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Skin cancer can affect all of us in many different ways. Each year in Australia skin cancer kills over 1850 (ABS 2010) people. Cancer Council ACT offers local indoor and outdoor workplaces, organisations, government departments and community groups resources to learn more about skin cancer prevention and awareness, including the importance of early detection and knowing youring YOUR skin.
SunSmart Workplace Information Sessions
Cancer Council ACT encourages workplaces and community groups to host a General SunSmart Information Session. The session covers :
- What is Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR)?
- Skin Cancer in Australia
- What is Skin Cancer?
- Knowing your skin and the importance of early detection
- Prevention
- SunSmart UV Alert
- Vitamin D and Sun Protection
 If your workplace or community group is interested in hosting a SunSmart Workplace Information Session then download a SunSmart Workplace Information Session Booking Form today and return it to Cancer Council ACT.
*The cost of a standard 1 hour session including participant hand outs and posters for your workplace cost $350. A reduced rate per session is offered for multiple bookings- see booking form. There is also a reduced rate for community groups and not- for- profit/ non-government organisations.
Workplace Medical Checks and Skin Cancer
Cancer Council ACT does not operate, recommend or endorse any skin check services or clinics in Canberra. If your organisation decides to provide a skin check service for workers, it is important to ensure the medical practitioner conducting the checks has expertise and training in the area of skin cancer.
Remember: All workers should be encouraged, and provided with information, to examine their own skin, whether thay attend a workplace skin cancer check or not.
(above photo courtesy of Canham Photography)
Cancer Council ACT's Portable Information Display
Cancer Council ACT also offers local workplaces, organisations and community groups the opportunity to hire out our Portable Information Display (PID). The display can be hired out at a reasonable price for the working week (or the day) allowing your employees or group members an opportunity to access a wide range of invaluable information on general cancer prevention, screening, early detection and awareness, including SunSmart and Quit.
To book the PID complete and return the PID Booking Form.
For more information on our General SunSmart Information Sessions of the Portable Information Display please contact us on 6257 9999.
SunSmart Events Package
 Is your community organisation, school or workplace planning an outdoor event? If so, do you need more shade? Cancer Council ACT can assist with your next outdoor event by offering your group the
The package includes:
- A 3m x 3m shade marquee
- Sunscreen (10% discount on any sunscreen purchase)
- Being SunSmart in Canberra Info Sheets (upon request)
- Posters/Brochures (upon request)
- Be SunSmart Today sign (upon request - see below)
- A very large SunSmart tear-drop banner to display
This summer Cancer Council ACT encourages your workplace, school or community group to plan its outdoor event primarily outside the daily peak UV period (11am-3pm) because this is the time of the day when UV levels soar to VERY HIGH to EXTREME levels during this time of the year and the risk of sunburn is significantly increased.
Remember that a combination of the 5 sun protection measures is recommended when UV levels reach 3 and above!
Organisations will be expected to pick up and return the package from the Cancer Council ACT office at Fairbairn (a station wagon or equivalent will be required) . To reserve the SunSmart Event Package for your next event complete and return a Booking Form today. Please note a $20.00 refundable deposit will apply and any damages to the marquee will be at the cost of the organisation borrowing the package.
Be SunSmart Today sign
This workplace sign is an ideal way to remind your workers and clients when daily sun protection will be recommended in Canberra. Workplaces can download, laminate and display the sign in a suitable location for all to see.
To see what times sun protection is recommended each day in Canberra click here.
Sunscreen For Community Events
 Unfortunately Cancer Council ACT cannot supply free sunscreen for your next community event. However if your community event would like access to free sunscreen then you may choose to apply for a Sunscreen Sponsorship through Cancer Council Australia's sunscreen manufacturer and supplier Skin Health Pty Ltd.
To read more or to complete an sponsorship application form today for your next community event visit the Skin Health website.
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