Cancer Council NSW | SunSmart

Supporting educators to create sun safe environments

Free SunSmart memberships and sun protection policies for schools and childcare services in NSW
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SunSmart for...

Early childhood centres

Early childhood

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Primary school

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OOSH

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Secondary school

Did you know?

Research shows that sun damage during childhood can significantly increase the risk of developing skin cancer later in life.

You can help us safeguard children’s future health and wellbeing by checking the UV index.
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Use the free SunSmart Global UV app to check the daily sun protection times at your location.

Always check the UV index before heading outdoors.

If the UV is 3 or above, ensure everyone protects their skin.

Download the app

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Benefits of being SunSmart…

Know the 10 ways to put your sun protection policy into action

Children learn by example. As educators, you can foster good sun protection habits by practicing and modeling these effective sun protection strategies.
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Reduce future skin cancer risk for young Australians

Learn about UV, how to be aware and take care when out in the Australian sun.

Free support and SunSmart policies to meet best practice standards

Use our policy templates or submit your own, and apply for your SunSmart community today.
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SunSmart teachers role model hat wearing and other sun safety behaviours

Make informed decisions for safe work and play

Whether you’re aiming to enhance your sun safe practices or promote awareness, we offer a range of free resources to support you.

SunSmart is trusted by thousands of schools and centres in NSW

“Our FDC Scheme is SunSmart as we care about the current and future health of our children's skins and want all our families to know about the great work our educators do to promote our SunSmart policy and guidelines.”
Catherine, FDC Manager at Family Day Care Sydney Wide
“At our childcare centre, being SunSmart means nurturing bright futures under the protection of the sun. We educate, we shield, and we empower our children to enjoy the outdoors safely, fostering a love for nature while prioritizing their health.”
Hareem, Centre Director at Bay Road Kindy
“We are a SunSmart centre as we want to educate the next generation about how to be sun safe and reduce skin cancer levels in the future!”
Elizabeth, Director at Illawarra Christian School Prep
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Cancer Council NSW acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work. We pay our respects to the elders past and present and extend that respect to all other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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