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Cancer Council turning the Sunshine State into a SunSmart State
New research: Queensland a melanoma hot spot for young adults
Queensland has the highest rates of cancer among young adults and adolescents aged 15-24 years in Australia, as a result of high melanoma rates across the Sunshine State. A new report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Cancer in adolescents and young adults in Australia, found that in Queensland there were…
SunSmart app protecting Commonwealth Games visitors
Cancer Council Queensland has issued a warning to visitors descending on the Sunshine State for the Commonwealth Games to be vigilant of Queensland’s harsh UV levels. Melanoma rates are around 40 per cent higher in Queensland compared to the national average , as a result of the UV Index causing skin damage all year round…
Schools warned against sun complacency as seasons change
Cancer Council Queensland has issued a reminder to schools and early childhood centres, warning them not to become complacent about sun safety as summer turns into autumn. The UV Index can remain dangerously high throughout all seasons in Queensland, increasing the risk of sunburn and long-term skin damage. Research shows high sun exposure in the…
Summer ending but Queenslanders still need ugly staple
While summer will soon come to an end – here in sunny Queensland, the season to hit the beach never stops! As temperatures and UV levels continue to soar well into autumn, Cancer Council Queensland is calling on locals to get in quick for their last chance of securing the limited edition, true-blue cockatoo Ugly…
Guide to a skin smart summer: How to select and slop sunscreen on correctly
With Queensland in the grips of sweltering conditions and high UV levels, it’s more important than ever to Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide. But despite the majority of people being aware of sunscreen’s importance, many are putting their health at risk by thoughtlessly slopping on the product – or neglecting its use altogether. Recent…
Avoid the Santa sizzle as UV levels remain high for Christmas
The only person wearing a coat of red this Christmas should be Santa. Cancer Council Queensland is warning Queenslanders to avoid the Christmas sizzle next week as UV levels and temperatures heat up. Temperatures in some parts of the state will reach the high 30’s, with UV levels hitting 11 or more. Cancer Council Queensland…
Cancer Council and GC2018 weave sun safety into volunteer uniforms
More than 15,000 volunteers lending a hand at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games can step outside in confidence, knowing their skin will be protected from the sun. Cancer Council Queensland has been working with the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) to develop sun safe guidelines* to make sure volunteer uniforms are sun…
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