Families love being outdoors and being active. But being outdoors means you and your family can be exposed to UV radiation.
To protect your family’s health and create habits that your children can carry with them through life, make sure your family know when the UV hits 3 and the best ways to cover up from UV.
If the UV is 3 or above, make sure your family uses five forms of sun protection by wearing a hat, clothing and sunglasses, applying sunscreen and enjoying shady areas outdoors to give you extra coverage.
Parents and carers are powerful role models.
When you use all five forms of sun protection, not only is it protecting you, it means children are more likely to use them too.
Make sun protection part of your daily routine to show how to be SunSmart. Help make sun protection a part of the daily routine and encourage children to Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide.
Guide children to choose SunSmart clothing, create a sunscreen station for easy application before going outdoors, make sure hats and sunglasses are within reach, and promote outdoor play in shaded spaces.