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.

Childcare and schools

The SunSmart early childhood and school membership programs provide support and policy advice to help early childhood services and schools encourage healthy sun exposure for vitamin D and ensure appropriate sun protection measures are used to minimise skin and eye damage and the risk of skin cancer.

Workplaces and local government

Workplaces and local government have important roles to play in providing safe environments that include protection 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.

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