To celebrate the official launch of the Summer Season, Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast has joined forces with Cancer Council Queensland to raise awareness about the importance of sun safety. With temperatures set to soar in coming months, Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast and General Manager, Greg Yong said it is important for guests to be SunSmart whilst at…

Cancer Council is urging all Queenslanders to stay safe and SunSmart during Queensland’s current heatwave, with temperatures expected to top around 40 degrees in some parts of the State. Heatwaves are hitting Queensland unseasonably early this year, with temperatures set to reach a top of 35 degrees in Brisbane on Friday and Saturday, with the…

New Cancer Council research shows half of weekend sunburns occur while Aussies are going about day-to-day activities, with the backyard replacing the beach as a sunburn hotspot. Cancer Council is warning Queenslanders that ‘it all adds up’ – reminding people that sun damage from UV radiation increases individual risks of deadly skin cancer. Results from…

Australia’s answer to the much-loved Ugly Xmas Sweater will be launched statewide today – the Queensland-made limited edition Ugly Xmas Rashie! Created by KOZII Swimwear – Gold Coast-based creators of performance swimwear – the Ugly Xmas Rashie is sun safe and 100 per cent Australian made, with all profits from every sale helping Cancer Council…

Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift shares five easy tips to help prepare your mind and body for summer. It’s that time of year again. Spring has sprung and soon summer will be sung. If you’re still trying to wake up from winter hibernation, you’ll benefit from these five tips to help shake it off:…

Cancer Council is concerned that Queenslanders may be placing themselves at serious risk of skin damage by seeking additional sun exposure to boost vitamin D levels during winter. Despite common concerns about Queenslanders not getting enough sunshine during colder months, the latest figures show 85 per cent of the State maintain adequate vitamin D during…

Cutting edge designs by QUT fashion students are about to set a new trend in sun safety, following the launch of an exclusive range of Cancer Council active wear. The launch is the culmination of a SunSmart Fashion Project involving eight student designers who created three running shirts to provide optimal sun protection and comfort.…

Cancer Council is calling on young Queenslanders to Slip, Slop, Slap themselves, with new research showing 17 per cent of 18 to 24 year olds get sunburned on weekends. The new stats* reveal 20 per cent of males aged 18 to 24 experience sunburn on summer weekends, compared to 14 per cent of females aged…

Cancer Council Queensland has teamed up with the iconic Peppa Pig to help kids Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide – the fun way! New research* shows around 54 per cent of Queensland children aged five to 17 are sunburnt annually – with five per cent getting so burnt that their skin blisters. But with…

Cancer Council is warning older Queenslanders to stay SunSmart and check their skin, with new research showing more older Queenslanders are being diagnosed with skin cancer than ever before. New data shows around 1900 Queenslanders aged 50 to 80 are diagnosed with melanoma every year – about five people every day. Cancer Council spokesperson Katie…