Additional Resources

http://australia.gov.au/skincancer

This national campaign on skin cancer raises the profile of this condition among the young who believe skin cancer affects the elderly. In Queensland our statistics are more alarming hence it is especially important that everyone look at our intensity of our sun and if they have to be in it plan to use as many sunprotective strategies not just rely on sunscreen.

The Federal government website also lists statistics and myths commonly held about the sun and skin cancer as well as a real life story of a 22 year old undergoing surgery for melanoma, really hitting the message home to the young.

www.uv.hlth.qut.edu.au

Australian Sun and Health Research Laboratory at QUT webpage with link to LIVE realtime UV index readout and advice on personal sun protection accordingly.

http://www.dermcoll.asn.au/public/a-z_of_skin.asp

Australasian College of Dermatologists website. In Public section look up A-Z of skin, and under section Skin Cancer, Moles and Melanoma is a Position statement Vitamin D - Risks and benefits of sun exposure

www.arpansa.gov.au/uvindex/daily/ausuvindex.htm

Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency website showing UV Index charts and explanations as well as extensive records for prior months and years for major Australian cities.

www.sunsmart.com.au/

Victorian Cancer Fund website highlighting Sunsmart programme with information for schools, cancer statistics and media releases.

www.health.qld.gov.au/sunsafety

Queensland Health website with information for schools, workplaces and sporting bodies on sun safety.

www.education.qld.gov.au - Sun Safety Guidelines.pdf

Guidelines available from Education Queensland regarding sun safety in secondary schools to assist secondary schools to create and implement strategies for minimising the risks associated with ultraviolet radiation exposure for students and staff.

Timetabling is addressed among other strategies highlighting that schools should schedule outdoor physical activities prior to 10am or after 2pm where practicable for example.

www.health.qld.gov.au/healthyschools/default.asp

Also from QHealth for Healthy Schools. Advice also about other issues including alcohol and tobacco. In dropdown list under Skin Cancer Prevention look up second document Creating Shade Structures at Public Facilities Policy and Gudelines ( 2nd Ed) which can be downloaded to help assist shade development.

http://www.standards.org.au/cat.asp?catid=41&contentid=211&News=1

This refers to additional information from Standards Australia that UVA can also be damaging to the skin and that sunscreens need rating for UVA as well as for UVB protection, as well as the Standards for sunglasses and for use of solaria for cosmetic purposes, restricting their access to under 15 years old and advising that operators warn people using solariums of the dangers of UVA and UVB exposure.

http://www.arpansa.gov.au/radiationprotection/factsheets/is_UVProtection.cfm

ARPANSA website outlining how ultraviolet protective factor (UPF) of clothing is assessed and how to use this when choosing sun protective clothing.

http://www.arpansa.gov.au/uvrg/main.htm

ARPANSA website listing UPF rated garments and their suppliers with items ranging from hats to outdoor casual clothing.

http://www.who.int/uv/publications/solaruvflyer2006.pdf

Excellant concise flyer regarding how to enjoy the Sun safely published by the World Health Organisation INTERSUN project. Permission has been given from the WHO for use of this weblink and publication, and there is no suggestion the WHO endorse any specific company or product listed in any of the other weblinks.

http://www.who.int/uv/publications/en/GlobalUVI.pdf

World Health Organisation website on Global UV Index with charts and figures outlining the issue. Predictions on ozone thinning resulting in more skin cancers and cataracts worldwide need to be remembered. Can be downloaded but takes 28 pages.

http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov/factsheets/vitamind.asp

Useful fact sheet regarding vitamin D and recommended intake as well as some current controversies surrounding vitamin D. Can be printed but takes 13 pages.