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Local governments and organisations play an important role in protecting Queenslanders from harmful UV (ultra-violet) exposure and skin cancer. Together with the Queensland Government, we’re inviting local governments and organisations in Queensland to join our Local Government Sun Safety Community of Practice.
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Queensland has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. We have partnered with the Queensland Government to maximise sun safety across the state by inviting local governments to join our Local Government Sun Safety Community of Practice.
Melanoma is the second most common cancer in Queensland, excluding non-melanoma skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). But like most skin cancers, it can be prevented. Sun safety practices, including access to sun safety shades, help protect people from overexposure of ultraviolet (UV) radiation and can save lives.
The Community of Practice brings together government bodies that share a common interest in reducing sun-exposure. The group is free to join, and each session will be dedicated to collaboration, sharing knowledge and supporting each other in implementing effective sun safety practices within the community.
The Sun Safety Community of Practice is open to all local governments and organisations within Queensland, including community groups and sporting clubs. If you are a local government or organisation in Queensland, register to join the Community of Practice.
When you register, we’ll ask you questions to help gather personal information and determine your preferred topics and times to attend Community of Practice sessions and sun safety initiatives.
The Community of Practice is a group of local governments and organisations that meets to discuss, share knowledge and collaborate to implement strategies for better sun safety practices across Queensland.
The Community of Practice is open to local governments and local organisations in Queensland, for example community groups and sporting clubs.
It is best to attend all the sessions to get the most value, but if you miss one, don’t worry – you can always catch up with the recorded sessions.
No. The Community of Practice is free to join.
The Community of Practice takes a human-centred approach, meaning that the topics of focus will be based on what is important to you and other group members when it comes to sun safety in Queensland.
Share only what you’re comfortable with and in line with your organisation’s guidelines.
Queensland has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Most skin cancers, including melanoma, are caused by over-exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Each time your skin is exposed to UV radiation, the skin cells and how they behave are affected. Overexposure to UV radiation from the sun causes permanent damage that adds up over time.
No matter your skin tone, everyone’s skin can be damaged from excess exposure to UV radiation. Implementing and encouraging effective sun safety practices, including the use of sun safety shades, can save Queenslanders lives.
Those who spend all or part of the day regularly working outdoors are at increased risk of skin cancer.
Contact our Prevention and Early Detection team by emailing ReducingCancerRisk@cancerqld.org.au.
