Protecting others

Early childhood: Image courtesy of Queensland Health 

The whole community can help promote and practise Slip! Slop! Slap! Seek! Slide!

Organisations have a duty of care to protect visitors, staff and volunteers from ultraviolet (UV) exposure. You can help develop sun protection habits that could last a lifetime.

For parents: protecting your family

Help your children learn sensible sun protection habits early in life. Australian adolescents have the highest incidence of melanoma in the world.

In early childhood services

The SunSmart early childhood membership program provides support and policy advice to help centres practice sun protection that reduces sun exposure of children in their care and staff.

At school

SunSmart school membership programs provide support and policy advice to help schools encourage and practice sun protection that reduces sun exposure of students and staff.

At work

Workplaces with an active sun protection program provide a safe work environment that includes protecting workers from the risks of sun exposure and skin cancer.

Playing or watching sport

Sun protection measures that should be taken while playing or watching sport.

In local government

Create local environments that protect the community from sun exposure and reduce the impact of skin cancer.

UV Alert

For: Melbourne, 12 Mar

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

Alert: 8

Other locations around Victoria

What is the UV Alert?

Also refer to:

  • When planning outdoor events: event organisers have a responsibility to protect visitors, staff and volunteers from UV exposure
  • During sport and recreation activities: associations and clubs have a responsibility to protect players, spectators, volunteers and officials from UV exposure
  • Around water: protect visitors and staff from UV exposure at pools and beaches. Our research shows that most people get sunburnt in and around water
Slip on a Shirt Slop on Sunscreen Slap on a Hat Seek Shade Slide on some Sunglasses