Events are a great time to celebrate and bring community together. Event organisers play a pivotal role in creating successful events; however, they also have a responsibility to protect visitors, staff and volunteers from harm. This harm includes exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, the cause of 95% of Australian skin cancers. Sun protection is simple but requires some thought and preparation before the event.
Please note: As a not-for-profit organisation, SunSmart does not have the resources to provide free sunscreen or shade for community events.
Event planning
Our resources are designed to make your job easier by providing strategies to reduce the risk of sunburn to your attendees. To guide your sun protection planning, see our tips on hosting a SunSmart event.
PA announcements
Making the most of existing PA resources is a great way to simplify planning. Regular SunSmart reminders on the day help create a supportive environment and build awareness of prolonged sun exposure. Pick your favourites from these prewritten SunSmart PA announcements for your next outdoor event.
Don’t have an MC on the day? We’ve got you covered. These pre-recorded audio files can be looped into your PA schedule.
Pre-recorded audio files
Newsletter reminders
In the lead up to your event you can increase awareness about sun protection by including a short SunSmart article in your next newsletter. See our simple SunSmart tips for newsletters document, with short messages and quick reminders in an easy copy/paste format.
If you would like further support or ideas with any of the above information, please contact the Cancer Council WA’s SunSmart team by email or call (08) 9212 4333.