Workplaces and Community Groups
Skin cancer can effect all of us in many different ways. Each year in Australia skin cancer kills over 1600 people. The Cancer Council ACT offers local indoor and outdoor workplaces, organisations, government departments and community groups the opportunity to learn more about skin cancer prevention and awareness including the importance of early detection.
SunSmart Wokplace Information Sessions
The Cancer Council encourages all workplaces and community groups to take part in a General SunSmart Information Session. The General Session Outline includes:
- What is Ultraviolet Radiation?
- Skin Cancer in Australia
- What is skin Cancer?
- Early detection
- Prevention
Participants receive free hand outs whilst the OH&S manager/organizer will receive a comprehensive SunSmart Information Pack, which consists or Information Sheets, Position Statements, posters and brochures etc for the workplace.
If your workplace or community group is interested in hosting a SunSmart Workplace Information Session then download a General SunSmart Information Session Booking Form today and return it to The Cancer Council ACT.
*The cost of a standard 1 hour session including participant hand outs and employer's information kit is $350. A reduced rate per session is offered for multiple bookings. There is also a reduced rate for community groups and Not for Profit organisations.
Click here to read what other ACT workplaces and organizations had to say about their recent SunSmart Workplace Information Session:
Working safely in the sun- An online training course for outdoor workers.
Workplace medical checks and skin cancer
The Cancer Council does not operate, recommend or endorse any skin check services or clinics. 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.
Portable Information Display. (PID)
The Cancer Council also offers local workplaces, organisations and community groups the opportunity to hire out The Council’s Portable Information Display (PID). The display can be hired out at a reasonable price for the working week allowing your employees or group members an opportunity to access a wide range of invaluable information on general cancer prevention, 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 Cancer Council’s Portable Information Display please contact us on 6257 9999.
OSHC- Outside School Hour Care/ Holiday and Vacation Care
The SunSmart Schools and Early Childhood Program does not extend to OHSC services. However, The Cancer Council ACT does encourage all such services to develop and implement a comprehensive sun protection policy that will protect the children and staff in its care from the harmful effects associated with over exposure to UV radition.
Whilst many services may be in operation each day before and after the 'peak UV hour period', it is important to recognise that sun protection is still recommended when UV levels reach 3 or above. Staff and carers at such services are therefor encouraged to familiarise themselves with the daily SunSmart UV Alert.
To view a sample policy for your service click here.
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