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:: Skin Cancer
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DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES
 
SunSmart Learning Programme
The SunSmart Learning Programme focuses on students learning and using behaviours that will keep them from exposing their skin to harmful Ultraviolet Radiation and getting sunburned.
For further information, refer also to SunSmart Schools Website:  www.sunsmartschools.co.nz
 
 
 
 
SUN PROTECTION RESOURCES
 
The Cancer Society produces a number of resources as part of its skin cancer control programme (see below to view).
If you would like copies of any of the Society’s current printed resources please contact your local Cancer Society division.
 
Poster: Play it Cool
This resource aims to encourage adults to wear hats.
Audience: Adults
Code: HP 224
Status: Available from your local division

Card: Keep Kids Safe from the Sun
This resource provides information to parents and caregivers on providing sun protection for babies and pre-schoolers.

Audience: Parents and caregivers of pre-schoolers
Code: HP 225
Status: Available from your local division
Leaflet: Take Time to Spot the Difference
This A6 leaflet features photos and descriptions of the 3 most common types of skin cancers.
Audience: Adults, including medical personnel
Code: HP 235
Status: Available from your local division

Poster: Take Time to Spot the Difference
This A2 poster features photos and descriptions of the 3 most common types of skin cancers.

Audience: Adults
Code: HP 236
Status: Available from your local division

Card: UV Index
This card offers information on the Ultraviolet Index and explains the appropriate behaviour at each level.

Audience: Adults
Code: HP 238
Status: Available from your local division

Poster: Tiger Prawn Slip Slop Slap Wrap
A colourful A2 poster outlining the SunSmart rules of slip slop slap and wrap.

Audience: Adults and children
Code: HP 271
Status: Available from your local division

Poster: Tiger Prawn Shade
A colourful A2 poster featuring Tiger Prawn promoting the importance of shade.

Audience: Adults and children
Code: HP272
Status: Available from your local division
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Card: Tiger Prawn Slip Slop Slap Wrap
An information card giving facts on skin cancer and detailed instructions on being SunSmart.

Audience: Adults
Code: HP 277
Status: Available from your local division

Bookmark: Slip Slop Slap Wrap
This resource gives the school holiday dates up to the end of 2007.

Audience: Primary school students and teachers
Code: HP 278
Status: Available from your local division

Poster: Show The Kids You’ve Got It Up Top Poster
This A3 poster features Tiger Prawn showing the shrimps ‘how it’s done’.

Audience: Adults
Code: HP279
Status: Available from your local division

Poster: Be SunSmart

This A3 poster features an outdoor recreation scene highlighting different sun protective behaviours. Supports the school resources for Years 1-4 .

Audience: Teachers and students
Code: HP221
Status: Available from your local division
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