Our achievements

Twenty years of commitment and partnerships with government, commercial and community agencies has seen changes in social norms and our health including:
  • decreased rates of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer in young people
  • Victoria becoming the national leader in solarium legislation across Australia
  • increased use of hats and sunscreens, reductions in sunburn and a decrease in people's desire for a tan.

We have an impressive range of resources and services focusing on awareness, education and structural and environmental approaches to sun protection.

Over the next 20 years, our work is predicted to:

  • prevent 1,900 premature deaths
  • reduce the number of cases of melanoma by 20,000
  • reduce non-melanoma skin cancer by 49,000.

We continue to be extremely cost effective with a $2.32 net saving for every dollar spent. SunSmart is not only about sun protection. It's an investment in prevention that brings health and economic benefits to Victoria.

UV Alert

For: Melbourne, 11 Mar

Sun Protection required: 10:20 am to 4:40 pm

Alert: 7

Other locations around Victoria

What is the UV Alert?

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