In local government

As part of creating safe environments, local government can provide services, facilities and public places that protect the community from UV exposure and reduce the impact of skin cancer in their community.

Involving departments such as community development, health services, town planning, parks and gardens, sport and leisure and health and safety ensures a combined approach to UV protection for the community and organisation. 

Address skin cancer in your community

Identify skin cancer as a public health issue and include sun protection strategies within council policies and strategic statements
Plan and design effective shade for the community
Implement a sun protection program for council employees
  • Protecting others from skin cancer at work
Promote sun protection to the community
Ensure council-controlled facilities and programs, such as swimming pools and early childhood services, have sun protection policies and practices in place 
Ensure council-run outdoor summer events plans include sun protection to protect visitors, officials and volunteers
  • Sun protection during outdoor events to download the SunSmart outdoor event kit

Also refer to: 

Slip on a Shirt Slop on Sunscreen Slap on a Hat Seek Shade Slide on some Sunglasses