Kinder / pre-school / childcare centre

Early childhood services with sun protection practices incorporated into their daily routines and activities can join the SunSmart early childhood membership program.

Practices are recorded in a written sun protection policy which is approved by Cancer Council Victoria.

Download the sample sun protection policy for early childhood services [pdf 144K] to guide the development of your policy or to copy as your own.

Download the SunSmart early childhood application and agreement form [pdf 476K] to join the Cancer Council's SunSmart early childhood program.

Complete the SunSmart early childhood program online policy review to ensure your policy is up-to-date and working well. Undergoing the review automatically renews your membership. SunSmart recommends that early childhood services evaluate their policy at least every two years.

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?

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