SunSmart Program NT.

The SunSmart program is dedicated to reducing skin cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality through a targeted prevention and early detection program improving awareness, knowledge, attitudes and behaviour relating to Ultraviolet (UV) exposure.

For Schools and Early Learning Centres

Sun exposure in the first 10 years of life significantly increases the incidence of all types of skin cancer. We can stop skin cancer in its track if we educate our children on being SunSmart and create supportive environments that facilitate Sun Safety.

Cancer Council NT officers teach children at early learning centres and schools how to be SunSmart with evidence-based and up-to-date sun protection policy and advice. 

In April 2016, all Northern Territory government schools and approved education and care services (including preschools and out-of-school-hours care services) were mandated to develop and implement Sun Safety Policy along with sun protective school uniform and dress codes, to prevent students being harmed through excessive exposure to extreme heat and ultraviolet radiation (UV radiation).

We all want our students and early childhood community to be able to learn and play outdoors, so we need to support children to know the risk of UV. Skin cancer risk is almost entirely preventable with good UV protection.

Help Cancer Council NT implement SunSmart habits to NT schools and early learning centres and encourage the use of all five forms of sun protection.  

For Organisations and Workplaces

People who work outdoors receive up to 10 times more sun exposure than indoor workers.

Sun exposure in the workplace can increase the incidence of all types of skin cancer, representing a major work hazard for employees who spend some, or all, of their working days outdoors. We can stop skin cancer in its track if we educate our staff on being SunSmart and create supportive environments and UV protection policies that facilitate Sun Safety.

Benefits of organisations joining the SunSmart Workplace Program

SunSmart membership assists with adherence to your duty of care requirements in sun protection and UV risk reduction for all staff and employess, complying with the Work Health and Safety Procedures.

Cancer Council’s review and endorsement of your policy and procedures lets you know you have it right. There are also opportunities for Health Promotion Officers to deliver education presentation sessions for workers. Receive free teaching resources and training courses, and discounts on sun protection items at the Cancer Council NT shop.



Contact Cancer Council NT's Health Promotion Officer to enquire about the SunSmart program:

Darwin and Katherine

healthpromotion@cancernt.org.au
08 8944 1800

Alice Springs

support.alice@cancernt.org.au
08 8953 5920