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Bust a myth about skin cancer

3 August 2010: If you're aged between 12 and 17 years, enter a short film, image or creative writing piece that 'busts a myth' and be in the running for some great prizes. Entries close 5pm on Friday, 24 September 2010

Slip, slop, slap, seek, slide - and slopes!

7 June 2010: Pack your sun protection gear for the snow – that’s the message from SunSmart ahead of the official ski season opening this weekend.

SunSmart urges Victorians to get some sun this winter

10 May 2010: As Victoria heads into the winter months, now is the time for people to make sure they get some sun to help with their vitamin D levels.

Cancer Council named official sunscreen supplier for Australian Open Tennis Series

8 December 2009: Sun protection will be front and centre court at the Australian Open this summer, with Cancer Council appointed as the official sunscreen supplier for the event.

Young Victorians targeted in hard-hitting skin cancer television campaign

19 November 2009: Young Victorians will be shown the deadly side of tanning this summer with the launch of a skin cancer television campaign.

Does my sunburn look good in this? Protect your skin during Cup Week

30 October 2009: With Spring Racing Carnival in full swing, Victorians are being urged to plan their race outfits with sun protection in mind.

Australian solarium industry fizzles by 32%

7 October 2009: New research by Cancer Council has found that the number of solariums across Australian capital cities has declined by 32% over the past three years, with franchises taking the biggest hit.

Cancer Council Victoria welcomes new SunSmart funding on Daffodil Day

28 August 2009: One million dollars in new funding announced for a skin cancer prevention campaign in Victoria has been welcomed by Cancer Council Victoria.

Sun sets on solariums: number of solarium sites cut in half

21 June 2009: The sun is setting on the solarium industry as effective legislation coupled with more informed consumers are having a dramatic impact on the industry.

Vitamin D needs rise as UV levels drop in Victoria

27 May 2009: Victorians should now be checking how much sun they need to ensure they get enough vitamin D over winter, according to SunSmart.

New research shows shade in schools has a positive impact on adolescent sun habits

2 March 2009: Building shade structures at secondary schools could play a major role in addressing young people’s poor sun protection behaviours, according to Cancer Council Victoria.

Cancer Council welcomes under 18s solarium ban

25 January 2009: The banning of under 18s from using solariums has been welcomed by Cancer Council Victoria, as new research shows attitudes persist that solariums are a safe form of tanning.

Australian Open fans: don't leave home without sun protection

18 January 2009: As Melbourne turns on the heat for the start of the Australian Open, tennis spectators are being urged to get SunSmart while enjoying the action on court.

Victorians urged to stay SunSmart as UV reaches peak summer levels

12 January 2009: With the temperature set to soar into the high 30s this week and the UV Index now reaching peak levels for the year, Victorians are being urged to stay SunSmart to avoid increasing their risk of skin cancer.

Don't get burnt: get SunSmart

5 October 2008: With the start of daylight savings the Cancer Council Victoria, Bureau of Meteorology and Australian Radiation and Nuclear Protection Agency are encouraging Victorians to check the SunSmart UV Alert daily before planning their outdoor activities to ensure they are protecting their skin.

SunSmart gives Victorians something to sing about

14 September 2008: Slip! Slop! Slap!, the catchy slogan which has formed the backbone of SunSmart's sun protection campaigns since the eighties, is being updated as evidence shows there's more to sun protection than slipping on a shirt, slopping on sunscreen and slapping on a hat.

Sharp decline in solariums shows impact of new legislation

9 July 2008: Solarium operators are feeling the pinch of new legislation with figures released revealing a dramatic slump in the industry.

Heywood Secondary College hits skin cancer for six

9 May 2008: Although the cricket season is over, students from Heywood Secondary College will be treated to special cricket clinic with Victorian cricketer Aaron Finch this Friday, in recognition of their commitment to making sun protection a priority at the school.

It's May, so put your sun hats away

8 May 2008: Victorians can shed their hats and sunscreen from today - for a short time at least - without worrying about the risk of skin cancer, according to the Cancer Council Victoria's SunSmart program.

Latest figures show melanoma at highest level ever in Victoria

12 March 2008: New figures from The Cancer Council Victoria show that the number of Victorians affected by melanoma is at the highest level ever. Latest figures from the Victorian Cancer Registry show that in 2005, melanoma overtook lung cancer and is now the fourth most common cause of cancer in Victorians.

Big fall in teens seeking a tan

10 February 2008: New research from the Cancer Council has shown a big fall in the number of teens deliberately tanning, down 45% over the past three years. Yet despite the promising trend, almost a quarter of teens are still getting sunburnt over a typical summer weekend.

New solarium regulations welcomed, but Victorians still ignorant about risk

1 February 2008: As Victoria becomes the first state to crack down on the solarium industry with regulations to take effect from this Friday, new research has found that some Victorians are still ignorant about the risks of solarium use.

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