Publications for community groups, workplaces, schools and childcare centres

Breast cancer and gynaecological cancers are not the only types of cancers that affect women. After breast cancer, the most common types of cancers that affect women living in Western Australia are bowel cancer, melanoma and lung cancer.

This 20-page DL booklet provides information on cancers that affect women, gynaecological cancers, finding cancer early, what can I do? It is designed for use by individuals, organisations and Community groups.

Being breast aware means learning how your breasts feel at different times to help you understand what is normal for you. If you are familiar with your breasts you may be more likely to notice any unusual changes that could be a sign of breast cancer.

This 3-fold DL brochure contains information about breast awareness and is designed for use by individuals, organisations and community groups.

Gynaecological cancers refer to cancers of the female reproductive organs, such as cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulval cancers.

This 3-fold DL brochure contains information on gynaecological cancers and is designed for use by individuals, organisations and community groups.

Even though less than half of the Australian population are men, more men than women are diagnosed with cancer each year. Prostate cancer and testicular cancer are not the only cancers that affect men.

This 12-page DL booklet contains information about the types of cancer that most affect men and what men can do to reduce their cancer risk. It is designed for use by individuals, organisations and community groups.

In Australia prostate cancer is the most common cancer that affects men.

This 4-fold DL brochure provides information to men about prostate problems, the symptoms of prostate cancer and how this cancer is detected and treated. It is designed for use by individuals, organisations, health professionals and community groups.

Testicular cancer is a rare form of cancer but it is one of the most common cancers in men aged between 15 and 45 years.

This brochure provides men with information about testicular cancer, including what it is, signs and symptoms, who is at risk and how to be testicular aware. It is designed for use by individuals, organisations, health professionals and community groups.

Bowel cancer (or colorectal cancer) is the most common cancer in Western Australia in men and women and, after lung cancer, is the second leading cause of cancer death.

This 4-fold DL brochure contains information about bowel cancer, including how it develops, who is at risk, screening for bowel cancer (inclduing information about the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program) signs and symptoms and how you can reduce your risk.

It is designed for use by individuals, organisations and community groups.

Smoking is the most common cause of cancer and is responsible for 1 in every 5 cancer deaths. Tobacco smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, including 69 chemicals known to cause cancer (carcinogens).

This 8-page DL brochure contains information about the negative health effects of smoking, including the 16 cancers caused by smoking, the dangers of secondhand smoke, pregnancy complications caused by smoking, and the combined negative effects of smoking and drinking alcohol. The brochure also provides information about the many benefits of quitting smoking and ways to assist people to quit.

This 24-page DL booklet provides practical information to help you improve your diet and reduce your cancer risk.
It includes information on: eating plenty of plant foods including fruits, vegetables and wholemeal and wholegrain foods, adding sources of calcium to your diet, enjoying meat and meat alternatives in the right amounts, healthy cooking at home, vitamin and mineral supplements and reading food labels.

At least half of all cancers can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle. Along with other lifestyle behaviours, being physically active can reduce your chances of developing cancer and is a vital factor in the fight against this disease.

This 12-page DL booklet provides information and tips to increase the activity in your day, including how to get started, types of physical activity and how much you should do. It also includes information on the benefits of physical activity during cancer treatment.

This 20-page DL brochure provides practical information to help you reach and maintain a healthy body weight , which can reduce your risk of developing cancer and other chronic diseases.

It includes information on body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, energy balance, eating well, portion control, serving sizes, being active and why diets don't work.

Drinking alcohol is a cause of cancer. Even small amounts of alcohol increase your risk of cancer. The more you drink and the more often you drink, the greater your risk.

This 4-fold DL brochure contains information about the link between alcohol and cancer risk, how to reduce your risk, what is classified as a standard drink, other negative effects of alcohol, recommendations and tips for drinking less.

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Skin cancer is an uncontrolled growth of damaged skin cells mostly due to overexposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. This 14-page DL brochure provides information about checking your skin, the different types of skin cancer, warning signs and treatment. It is designed for use by individuals, organisations, health professionals and community groups.

Western Australia has the second highest rate of skin cancer in Australia. This 15-page DL brochure provides information about who is at risk of skin cancer, facts about UV radiation, protecting yourself from skin cancer, vitamin D, and protecting children and babies. It is designed for use by individuals, organisations, health professionals and community groups.

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. This is largely due to our climate, our proximity to the equator and our love of the great outdoors. Fortunately, being SunSmart is a simple and effective way to reduce your risk of developing skin cancer. This 4-fold DL brochure provides information about common myths about sun protection and how to be SunSmart.

Sun damage before the age of 20 is a key factor in developing melanoma. This 8-page booklet provides information on ultraviolet radiation, tanning and protection against skin cancer. It is designed for use by young people and schools.

The sun's ultraviolet radiation is both the major cause of skin cancer and the best natural source of vitamin D. This 4-fold DL brochure provides information on how we can balance the risk of skin cancer from too much sun exposure with maintaining vitamin D levels. It describes what vitamin D is, its importance, how much we need and who is at risk of vitamin D deficiency.

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The Kidskin resources offer primary teachers ready-made curriculum activities and programs to enhance sun protection learning experiences. Kidskin resource activities are student-centred, interactive, cross-curricular and most importantly FUN! The kits include:

A teacher's guide complete with lesson plans, worksheets and extension activities
Audio CD and stimulus pictures (Early Primary Resource)
Posters
Cost $10.00 including GST (free for SunSmart Schools).

The Kidskin resources offer primary teachers ready-made curriculum activities and programs to enhance sun protection learning experiences. Kidskin resource activities are student-centred, interactive, cross-curricular and most importantly FUN! The kits include:

A teacher's guide complete with lesson plans, worksheets and extension activities
Audio CD and stimulus pictures (Early Primary Resource)
Posters
Cost $10.00 including GST (free for SunSmart Schools).

The Kidskin resources offer primary teachers ready-made curriculum activities and programs to enhance sun protection learning experiences. Kidskin resource activities are student-centred, interactive, cross-curricular and most importantly FUN! The kits include:

A teacher's guide complete with lesson plans, worksheets and extension activities
Audio CD and stimulus pictures (Early Primary Resource)
Posters
Cost $10.00 including GST (free for SunSmart Schools).

This booklet contains eight interesting and interactive learning activities that can be delivered as stand-alone activities or presented as a term's science work. The aim is to help primary school students understand the science of light, with a focus on ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The booklet is available to download only by clicking on the image to the left.

Cancer affects not only an individual and their immediate family, but can also have a ripple effect throughout the school community. This book is a resource for all school staff members aiming to provide information and tools needed to understand and respond to issues that arise when someone in the school community is affected by cancer.

This resource covers information to help you talk to children throughout the cancer journey, from breaking the news about a cancer diagnosis to coping with life after treatment.

Over-exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun during childhood and adolescence is known to be a major cause of skin cancer. This book provides practical guidance for teachers and school policy makers who are concerned about reducing the UV exposure of their students. A downloadable 22-page book designed for use by secondary schools.

Packed full of sun protection advice and information, this resource includes templates for policy and shade development, SunSmart education information, funding tips and fact sheets for parents. Whether your service is an occasional child care centre, long day care, family day care, out of school hours care or vacation care facility - this resource has something for you.

This 28-page resource book has been designed for early childhood educators and includes information about sun safety in child care. It also provides recommendations for SunSmart play experiences incorporating concepts from the Early Years Learning Framework.

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"One of these things" has been designed for child care services and schools to remind parents to provide a sun protective hat for their child rather than a cap.

This monograph addresses the issue of occupational exposures to carcinogens in Australia and reviews estimates of the burden of occupational cancer in Australia. It documents the number of workers' compensation claims made for occupationally related cancers from 2000 to 2012, and the costs of such claims. Risk factors like asbestos and ultraviolet radiation are well known occupational carcinogens, but there are other exposures and specific jobs which are less commonly perceived as being linked to cancer.

It is estimated that occupational exposures cause 5,000 new cases of cancer each year, and that 3.6 million Australian workers could be exposed to one or more carcinogens at work. The number of occupationally caused cancers compensated each year equates to less than eight percent of the expected number. Under-compensation may be a result of lack of awareness of occupational risk factors among workers and health professionals, along with the inherent difficulties in assigning a specific cancer case to an occupational cause.

The outdoor nature of some employment can result in increased exposure to UV radiation for workers. As over-exposure to UV radiation is a known cause of injury and disease, employers have legal responsibilities to protect workers. This 21 page monograph highlights, to employers, the risks of a compensation claim and provides scope for implementing policy and procedures to protect workers from overexposure. It looks at statistics from Safework Australia on the number and cost of compensation claims paid in Australia and outlines some real case examples of successful claims. The report is aimed at employers and OSH representatives looking to develop, improve or review their sun protection policy for outdoor workers.

This 38-page resource is developed for individuals, organisations and local governments to increase the provision of quality shade in the community.

This resource and supplementary materials (below) are currently available as an electronic download only.

These information sheets are designed to accompany the Shade Handbook and detail specific shade recommendations for a range of community settings, such as early childhood centres, schools, public swimming pools, playgrounds, beaches and other waterside recreation areas, parks and reserves, sports grounds and streetscapes. A shade priority checklist and information about a range of shade materials is also included.

Working for a long time in the sun increases your chances of developing skin cancer. All types of skin can be damaged by exposure to UV radiation. This 4-fold brochure provides information on simple ways to protect yourself from the sun damage whilst working outdoors. It is designed for use by employees and employers.

Employees who work outdoors during the day are at risk of skin cancer. Implementing a comprehensive sun protection program, which includes a range of simple protective measures, can prevent sun-related injuries and reduce the suffering and costs associated with skin cancer, including reduced productivity and morale. This 32-page booklet has been designed as a guide for employers and explores the relationship between exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and skin cancer. It provides information and advice to understand and confidently address sun protection in the workplace.

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This postcard includes a plain language checklist of the signs and symptoms of skin cancer for males.

This postcard includes a plain language checklist of the signs and symptoms of skin cancer for females.

This postcard includes a plain language checklist of the signs and symptoms of lung cancer for males.

This postcard includes a plain language checklist of the signs and symptoms of lung cancer for females.

This postcard includes a plain language checklist of the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer.

This postcard includes a plain language checklist of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

This postcard includes strategies to help people overcome excuses they make for not talking to their doctor.

This postcard includes strategies to help people overcome excuses they may make for ignoring their symptoms.

This postcard includes strategies to help people overcome excuses they may make for not making an appointment with their doctor.

This checklist includes a plain language checklist of the signs and symptoms of skin, bowel, lung, prostate and breast cancer.

It is available in two sizes:
- DL (envelope size) with a magnet on the back for sticking to the fridge
- A4 (poster)

This DVD includes six videos on how to find bowel, lung, prostate and breast cancer early, the common signs and symptoms of cancer, and what you should do if you find them. In these videos, you can watch cancer experts explain the signs and symptoms of each type of cancer and find out the truth behind some of the common myths.