2018 media releases

A study looking at sun protection behaviours in Melbourne's parks, streets and swimming areas has found an abysmally low use of clothing, hats and shade over summer weekends.

A powerful new campaign launching today highlights the personal cost of skin cancer in an effort to get parents to increase their SunSmart habits.

A new survey shows most Victorians are unaware of men's high melanoma risk, despite men being more likely to be diagnosed with, and die from, the disease.

Cancer Council Victoria was honoured with a national award recognising its work in skin cancer prevention through the SunSmart program.

Cancer Council Victoria has welcomed a new independent study showing its SunSmart program has led to a decline in melanoma. Published in The Medical Journal of Australia today, the study by University of Sydney, Royal North Shore Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre examined the incidence of invasive melanoma from 1985 to 2015 in Victoria.

SunSmart is releasing a modern makeover of its iconic jingle aimed at early childhood services and young families. The new song, 'You've Gotta Be SunSmart' is performed by beloved children's entertainer Jay Laga'aia, well-known for his roles on Playschool and Home and Away.

Victorians are urged to get SunSmart this long weekend as new data shows January is the peak month for sunburn at state hospital emergency departments, with a record 190 sunburn cases in January last year.