Zusammenfassung der Ressource
sun smart
- The SunSmart program, jointly funded by Cancer Council Victoria and the Victorian Health
Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) since 1988, leads the world in UV protection.
- The SunSmart program objectives for 2013–17 include to:
- 1:Build the capacity of priority organisations and settings to play a role in managing the effects of UV
exposure on health.
- 2:Advocate for supportive environments and infrastructure to ensure a balanced approach to UV
exposure.
- 3:Improve the awareness and knowledge amongst priority population groups of UV through the
communication and active dissemination of key messages information and resources.
- 4:Identify, establish and maintain strategic partnerships to work towards common goals.
- 5:Demonstrate leadership and good practice in UV protection evaluation and research to guide the
SunSmart program.
- 6:Ensure systems are in place to operate as an effective and efficient program.
- SunSmart also works with secondary schools, workplaces, health professionals, local government
and sporting clubs to promote a healthy UV exposure.