
Safe in the
SUNSHINE
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can cause sunburn, skin damage, eye damage and skin cancer.
We aim to help you get the right balance of sun exposure by providing personalised advice to help you stay safe in the sun and check your skin for early signs of skin cancer.
Melanoma in Australia:
17,000
invasive cases per year
28,000
in situ cases per year
15 -39
Most common
cancer for people age 15-39 years
1,400
lose their lives per year
Melanoma Institute Australia, Melanoma Patients Australia. State of the Nation Report 2022.

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Develop a regular routine of checking your skin for new skin spots or changes for the early detection of skin cancer

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Do you know what factors increase your risk of developing skin cancer?
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