Information & posters

Use the information below to stay informed and help your secondary school become SunSmart.

Further information which may be relevant is available on the Parents & Carers and Sports pages.

Links and downloads	Format	Size
Schools sample SunSmart policy	.docx	242 Kb
Top tips for sun protective school uniforms in secondary schools	.pdf	307 Kb
Top tips for sunscreen in secondary schools	.pdf	181 Kb
Being SunSmart in Victoria flyer	.pdf	1298 Kb
Shade information sheet	.pdf	210 Kb
Sun protective clothing	.pdf	238 Kb
Sun protective hats information sheet	.pdf	245 Kb
Sunglasses information sheet	.pdf	616 Kb
Sunscreen information sheet	.pdf	182 Kb

Posters & signs

	Protect your skin from UV: secondary school poster Download and print or order hard copies of this new A3 poster.
	Sun protection poster Download and print. Display daily sun protection times on this poster using the information from our free SunSmart app.
	SunSmart and the Ottawa Charter Download and print this poster for a visual representation of how SunSmart’s work reflects the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion’s action areas. This poster will assist with teaching the VCE Health and Human Development (2018-2022) Unit 3, Area of Study 2 topic of health promotion and the Ottawa Charter, using skin cancer as an example.
	Skin cancer facts and stats Download and print. A handy visual representation of skin cancer facts and stats. Use it as a teaching resource discussion prompt or as a display for your school’s sunscreen station.
	Gold standard poster Download and print. Learn how to be a SunSmart Secondary school with 8 easy steps.
	Being SunSmart in Victoria poster Download this A3 poster.

Melbourne's RMIT University students generously donated their time and creativity to develop a series of printable posters for use in secondary schools. Pick your favourite to print and post up at your school.

Advice

Learn more

Join the SunSmart program

We reach over 695,000 Victorian children and their families through the iconic SunSmart membership program.

Online learning courses

View our free courses and enrol now.

Renew your SunSmart membership

Renew your membership every five years to stay up to date with your policies and practices.

SunSmart sample policies

A SunSmart policy provides clear, evidence-based guidelines that help to minimise UV exposure and skin cancer risk.

Early childhood resources

View our resources developed to help early childhood services be SunSmart.

Primary school resources

View our resources developed to help primary schools be SunSmart.

Secondary school resources

View our resources developed to help secondary schools be SunSmart.

Teacher requests and feedback

Are you looking for support and assistance with SunSmart resources or services or looking to provide feedback and suggestions?

Update on sunscreen SPF recommendations and FAQs

From 1 August 2024, Cancer Council is advising all Australians to use SPF50 or SPF50+ sunscreen.