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SunSmart Centres

Sun exposure in childhood and adolescence greatly increases the chances of developing skin cancer later in life. The SunSmart Centres Program aims to minimise exposure to UV radiation from the sun during early childhood development.

To learn more about the SunSmart Centres Program click on the links below:

Why become a SunSmart Centre?

The National Childcare Accreditation Council's Quality Improvement and Accreditation Systems require all childcare services to have a sun protection policy. Early childhood centres have a duty of care to minimise children's exposure to the sun and provide an environment that encourages sun protection behaviours.

The SunSmart Centres Program assists childcare centres to develop and maintain sun protection policies and put them into action.

Joining the SunSmart Centres program demonstrates a commitment to securing the future health and well-being of children and staff.

How to join the SunSmart Centres Program

Becoming a SunSmart Centre is easy, simply:

SunSmart Education Program Coordinator
Cancer Council WA
15 Bedbrook Place
SHENTON PARK WA 6008

The Cancer Council WA provides SunSmart Centres with a:

  • SunSmart sign;
  • SunSmart Centre certificate;
  • 'Be SunSmart, Play SunSmart' resource valued at $27.95; and
  • sample media release for use with local media.

If you need help developing a sun protection policy, the SunSmart Childcare: a guide for service providers is packed full of sun protection advice, information, and includes a CD containing education resources and tools for policy and shade development.

For more information contact the SunSmart Education Program Coordinator by email or phone (08) 9388 4351.

There is a one off joining fee of $50 for successful centres.

Renewing a SunSmart Centre membership

The Cancer Council WA requires SunSmart Centres to review their sun protection policies every two years to maintain SunSmart status. Renewal is free of charge to the original centre management.

It is the Centre's responsibility to ensure that policies are effective and up-to-date. Click here to download the SunSmart Centres Program Application form (pdf 74kb) which is also used to renew SunSmart Centre membership.

Please ensure you:

  • complete all tasks on the checklist;
  • attach a copy of the updated sun protection policy; and
  • sign and return the form to:

SunSmart Education Program Coordinator
Cancer Council WA
15 Bedbrook Place
SHENTON PARK WA 6008

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