Skin cancers are the most common form of cancers in New Zealand. The incidence of melanoma skin cancer is among the highest in the world.
Term Four means it is Hats On for SunSmart Schools. Remember to SLIP, SLOP, SLAP and WRAP now that we coming toward our summer months. Featured is Paige Halcrow, a proud SunSmart kid. Paige took part in Otago University Students Association (OUSA) Mental Health awareness walk in Dunedin during the weekend. The weather certainly turned it on for them. Doesn't she look fabulous?! Read More »
SunSmart success has shone upon Paraparaumu Beach School thanks to the diligent work of senior students Rhys Aidan and Zach, alongside their teacher Judy Atkinson. The team worked together to fill in the sunsmart application and then prepare and present the recommended school policy updates to the Board of Trustees. Read More »
The Centres for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention Task Force (USA-based) have released recommendations and findings on primary and middle school interventions to prevent skin cancer. This highlights the importance of programmes such as ours in preventing skin cancer. Read More »
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) have assessed observational studies that found increased risk for both squamous cell and basal cell cancer from intermittent sun exposure in childhood, especially sunbathing, was also assocaited with an increased risk for melanoma. Read More »
An SPF30+ 1 Litre Pump Pack is a convenient size with a twist open pump action dispenser...More
The SPF30+ 50g Tube is a great incentive to raise money for your school..More
Complete the online SunSmart Schools Accreditation Application. Your local Cancer Society Health Promoter will contact you.