Finding sunscreen for an event
As a program of Cancer Council Victoria – a charity organisation – SunSmart does not have the funding to provide sunscreen for community events.
Skin Health, the distributors of Cancer Council sunscreen; have generously agreed to provide some sunscreen donations to community and charity events each year, at their discretion.
Complete the Cancer Council Australia Sunscreen sponsorship application form [pdf 35.24K] and return it to Skin Health at least six weeks before your event. There is a $30 postage fee.
Visit the Skin Health website for information on their products or contact Skin Health on (03) 9861 7000 if you have questions.
Other suggestions include:
- Remind patrons through pre-event promotions to come prepared to be safe in the sun. Encourage them to BYO sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and, if practical, shade.
- Visit our outdoor events page for more suggestions on how to create a sunburn-free event.
- Contact a local sunscreen retailer, such as a pharmacy or supermarket, who may like to support your event with sunscreen.
- Purchase sunscreen in bulk and receive a discount.
- Schedule your event to occur outside SunSmart UV Alert times. Make it a twilight event so there is no need for sunscreen.
- Sell sunscreen at your event and use it as an opportunity to raise funds through SunSmart fundraising sunscreen.
Also refer to:
- Australian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Agency for information about the SPF rating system and how sunscreens work
- Therapeutic Goods Administration for regulatory requirements for sunscreens and their ingredients in Australia
- Sunburn for more information about skin damage, degrees of sunburn and treatment
- Visit the Cancer Council Victoria online shop for sunscreen
