SunSmart

	Skin Cancer in Australia

	Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection

	The SunSmart UV Alert

	Information Sheets

	SunSmart Early Childhood Program

		SunSmart Resources for Early Childhood Centres

		SunSmart Early Childhood Program (ACT)

	National SunSmart Schools Program

		SunSmart Resources for ACT Primary Schools

		National SunSmart Schools Program (ACT)

	Secondary Schools

	Workplaces and Community Groups

	Outdoor Workers

	Vitamin D and Sun Protection

	Solariums and Fake Tans

	SunSmart Products

	Publications and Links

Secondary Schools

Whilst SunSmart behaviour is not routinely enforced amongst our local high schools and colleges- it has been reported on. The ACT Secondary Student Alcohol and Drug (ASSAD) Survey (2007) reported that there has been a reduction in sun protection behavior amongst ACT secondary school students. 

Teenagers have sensitive skin and many continue to desire a tan which places them at a high risk of developing skin cancer later in life, including melanoma. Teenagers and young adults need to stop and think about the damage the sun may be causing their skin. By adopting some simple precautions now they can minimise their chances of developing skin cancer in the future. In fact in young people aged 12-24 years, melanoma is the most commonly diagnosed cancer, with more than double the number of cases of any kind of other cancer.

The Cancer Council ACT encourages all high schools and colleges to reinforce the importance of skin cancer prevention and awareness. The Council has a number of resources that are available to ACT schools that are committed toward the long term health and wellbeing of their students and staff alike.

Resources

Real stories about skin cancer and skin damage. A DVD and teacher's guide (2008)

This new comprehensive DVD and 48 page teacher's guide resource features footage from a Channel 9 60 Minutes program which aired on the 20th February 2005. It has been reproduced with the kind permission of 60 Minutes for use in secondary schools and colleges across Australia. 

Aimed at ACT secondary students, complete with teacher's guide, the main purpose of this DVD resource is to help students to:

• Increase their knowledge about skin cancer, the risks of tanning and being burnt by the sun
• Examine their own attitudes about tanning and skin cancer  
• Understand the need for SunSmart behaviour now to prevent skin cancer later in life.

Note: This resource does carry an important WARNING sign. Teachers should view the contents prior to presenting to different year groups.

Avaliabilty:  One FREE copy is avaliable  to local secondary schools and colleges. Additional copies are $24.95ea (inc GST).  Click on the resource to order your school's copy today.

Tattoo- A SunSmart Resource for Seconday Schools (2004)

The Cancer Council uses a recent SunSmart television ad "Skin Cancer – It’s Killer Body Art", as the focus of this cross-curriculum resource.

This SunSmart resource is ideal for secondary school teachers of health and physical education, media studies and personal development. It can be loaned out from Cancer Council ACT free of charge. 

Avaliabilty: LOAN or purchased at the RRP of $55.00. Click on the resource to order your school's copy today.

Be SunSmart (TCCSA 2006)

This 170 page comprehensive booklet has been recently developed by The Cancer Council South Australia  - and whilst it is South Australian specific, it is an informative and well presented resource that Secondary teachers in Canberra can take advantage of.  It features background information for teachers, fact sheets, information on skin cancer, general prevention including SunSmart in the workplace and more. 

Avaliabilty: Purchase $25.00 (includes GST, postage and handling). Click on the resource to order your copy today. Alternatively click here to view online via the CCSA website.

UV Risk Reduction: A Planning Guide for Secondary Schools  (Revised 2009)

This 20 page booklet has recently been revised and outlines the issues secondary schools may face around sun protection behavior. It includes tips towards developing and implementing a sun protection policy for your school, curriculum activity ideas and links to other information.

Avaliabilty: FREE download only. 

Fashion for the Sun (2002).

This resource was funded by Queensland Health and managed by the Education Commitee of the Home Economics Institute of Australia Incorporated (HEIA) and supported by The Cancer Council Queensland. 

Avaliabilty: FREE Download.

This website has been created and designed by Cancer Council WA (TCCWA) for secondary school teachers and health nurses in Western Australia. However CCWA has kindly given teachers from other states and territories permission to access and use this fun, engaging and new interactive resource.