SunSmart

Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. Every year more than 444,000 Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer and 1,700 people will die from this disease.

Being SunSmart is a simple and effective way of reducing your risk of developing skin cancer. Most skin cancers can be treated if found early. It is important that you learn how to check your skin for the early signs of skin cancer.

For more information on SunSmart activities in WA choose from the links below:  

• What is skin cancer?
• Causes and risk factors
• Checking for skin cancer
• Diagnosis and treatment
• How to be SunSmart
• Vitamin D
• SunSmart Schools
• SunSmart Centres
• Sun protection at work
• Local Government
• Hosting a SunSmart event
• Media campaigns

Other National SunSmart resources

Visit the new Generation SunSmart site for teachers, students and child carers. Teachers and Child Carers can pick up a free resource while students can unlock a great SunSmart game

The national teen SunSmart competition is on again. Visit the Bust a Myth website for full details and all terms and conditions.