SunSmart Victoria

SunSmart's mission is to reduce skin cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality through a targeted prevention and early detection program.

[Robyn Riley @rileyrobyn08]

Men are being urged to check their skin, even in winter
@CancerCouncilOz @CancerVic @PeterMacCC
@ToddHarperAUS

https://t.co/mM6MNxSVNJ

[NW Melbourne PHN @NWMelbPHN]

Applications are open for @CancerVic and @SunSmartVic Dermoscopy for Victorian General Practice Program. Apply today for a fully subsidised dermatoscope and enrolment to the Practical Dermoscopy training program by @DermatologyACD.

Read more: https://t.co/kUzdUpGzRn

[SunSmart Victoria @SunSmartVIC]

It's #WorldCancerDay2023, since the 80's, SunSmart's mission has been to improve has been skin cancer prevention, awareness, knowledge and improve the early detection of skin cancer. Use our latest tool the SunSmart Global UV app to protect your skin https://t.co/uGazCjDuBh

[Cancer Council Victoria @CancerVic]

What are the UV levels today? Find out on the new SunSmart Global UV app! Protect your skin with all 5 forms of sun protection whenever the UV is above 3. Download the app today and stay #SunSmart https://t.co/2BAyle7ieZ
@SunSmartVIC @BOM_au @ARPANSANews @DeakinA2I2

[SunSmart Victoria @SunSmartVIC]

Australians need to increase their sun protection behaviours when the UV is 3 or above. The new SunSmart Global UV app launched today will give sun protection advice across the globe and to help prevent skin cancer - Download it today https://t.co/Fw5Ri566rC

[SunSmart Victoria @SunSmartVIC]

SunSmart is calling on all men to use sun protection when outside this summer to prevent skin cancer by UV radiation. Hear from Tim whose own experience with skin cancer made him want to share his story https://t.co/zbVZRie3hI @tpeterson_water

[SunSmart Victoria @SunSmartVIC]

Did you know, twice as many men as women die from melanoma each year in Australia? This summer, SunSmart is calling on all men to use sun protection when UV levels are higher than 3. Make Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide a part of every man’s routine. https://t.co/Pl3dWA6YZm

[SunSmart Victoria @SunSmartVIC]

SunSmart has information and resources to support GPs deliver skin cancer advice. Learn more and help us protect the whole community this summer 👉 https://t.co/RtksdWnEXt

[SunSmart Victoria @SunSmartVIC]

National Skin Cancer Action Week™ starts this Sunday!
Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world, despite it being one of the most preventable cancers. To save lives, we want to make Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide a part of every Aussie’s routine.

[SunSmart Victoria @SunSmartVIC]

Do your kids play sport? While you’re preparing for the summer season make sure the team is SunSmart ready 👉 https://t.co/98eBsOaDcU

[SunSmart Victoria @SunSmartVIC]

85% of Aussies don��t apply enough sunscreen. Let’s change that by ensuring we all slop enough on to start with and re-apply every two hours.

Find out how much you need 👉 https://t.co/eq7TUH22Jx

[SunSmart Victoria @SunSmartVIC]

For over 40 years, Cancer Council Victoria has promoted skin cancer prevention messaging, with the launch of the Slip, Slop, Slap campaign in 1980.

[SunSmart Victoria @SunSmartVIC]

For our parents and carers, the end of Term 4 means holidays and more time outdoors. Ensure your kids form good sun protection habits 👉 https://t.co/pbSbj4Iaqy

[SunSmart Victoria @SunSmartVIC]

Are you interested in learning more about how primary care services can manage skin cancer prevention, detection, and treatment?

SunSmart Health Professionals Program Manager who will be speaking at the #GPCEMelbourne on 11 November.

Register here 👉 https://t.co/vXu5qRI6oh

[CancerCouncilOz @CancerCouncilOz]

Spring has sprung! Although it might not feel hot, the average UV rating in every Australian city sits at 3 or above in September, which means you need to slip, slop, slap, seek and slide. 🙆‍♀️🧴👒⛱ 😎

Remember: Heat ≠ UV radiation.

[SunSmart Victoria @SunSmartVIC]

SunSmart and the @DermatologyACD recently held its practical training day for the Dermoscopy for Victorian General Practice Program.
Dermatologist, Dr Adam Sheridan, said the program has had an incredibly positive impact on the health of Victorians👉​ https://t.co/v5D9xaRH29

[Colin James Bettles @ColinJBettles]

Our @GrainProducers Farmer Mates Mental Health ambassador @Brad_Hogg is at Mallee
Machinery Field Days come and say hello
@VFFMOFS  @Lifeline_WA @LifelineAust @RuralAidAust
@NufarmAustraliato @VFFGrains @VicFarmers @angusverley #agriculture

[VFF Making Our Farms Safer Project @VFFMOFS]

Come and visit @VFFMOFS at #MalleeMachineryFieldDays Today, Site 5, Meet with cricket legend and Lifeline WA ambassador Brad Hogg, also catch up with our friends from @RuralAidAust @SunSmartVIC - A great day out!

[SunSmart Victoria @SunSmartVIC]

UV radiation is the main cause of skin cancer. Each time your skin is damaged by UV, your risk of skin cancer increases.
SunSmart supports @RMIT and @ARPANSA in the recommendation to phase out exposing humans to UV radiation for sunscreen research 👇

[RMIT Research @ResearchRMIT]

Take the burn out of sunscreen, scientists & cancer experts say ☀️😩🔥. The recommendation from @ARPANSANews, @CancerVic & @RMIT is backed by research published in the journal Trends in Analytical Chemistry.
Learn more 👇
https://t.co/92YubfRkCH
🧵

[SunSmart Victoria @SunSmartVIC]

Offered in seven languages, the new Global UV App launched by @WHO aims to reduce the global burden of skin cancer and UV-related eye damage.
@SunSmartVIC is proud to have assisted in bringing such innovation to the world within the skin cancer prevention space.

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

#UVradiation from the ☀️ causes over 1.5 million skin cancers every year. To protect yourself,

🌴 seek shade
😎 wear protective clothing, sunglasses & hat
🧴 apply sunscreen

Our SunSmart Global UV app also gives you advice when you are outside 👉https://t.co/h9X9bfRwHI