What does Slip Slop Slap and Wrap stand for?

Slip-Slop-Slap was the iconic and internationally recognised sun protection campaign prominent in Australia and New Zealand during the 1980s. Slip on a shirt, Slop on the 50+ sunscreen, Slap on a hat, Seek shade or shelter, Slide on some glasses used to block out sun. — “Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide”

What are the 5 S’s of sun safety?

A good rule of thumb for skin cancer prevention is following the 5 S’s: “Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide.” The campaign, a cornerstone of Nevada Cancer Coalition’s Sun Smart Nevada program, encourages people to: Slip on a long-sleeved shirt or sun protective clothing.

What is the SunSmart slogan?

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The Slip! Slop! Slap! slogan is the core message of the Cancer Council’s SunSmart program and has become part of the Australian language.

What is the SunSmart program?

Our world-leading SunSmart program is dedicated to reducing skin cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality through a targeted prevention and early detection program. Advocate for strategies that aim to reduce the health and economic burdens of skin cancer.

What is SunSmart program?

Our world-leading SunSmart program is dedicated to reducing skin cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality through a targeted prevention and early detection program. Advocate for strategies that aim to reduce the health and economic burdens of skin cancer. …

What is the SunSmart policy?

A comprehensive SunSmart policy provides clear, evidence-based guidelines that address sun protective behaviours, environments and learning to minimise UV exposure and skin cancer risk. Ideally staff, children and families are involved in the development and review of the SunSmart policy.

How effective is the SunSmart program?

A proven track record in preventing cancer and saving lives – it is estimated to have prevented more than 43,000 skin cancers and 1,400 deaths from the disease in Victoria between 1988 and 2011.

Is SunSmart a government company?

We are proud that our work has resulted in melanoma rates declining or stabilising in all age groups under 60 in Victoria. Jointly funded by Cancer Council Victoria and the Victorian Government, we are famous for our Slip! Slop!

What is the mission of SunSmart and list the 3 objectives of the SunSmart program?

Our objectives for 2019–23 are to: Improve and monitor skin cancer prevention awareness, knowledge, attitudes and behaviour. Support priority populations to detect skin cancers earlier. Advocate for strategies that aim to reduce the health and economic burdens of skin cancer.

What are the seven SunSmart program recommendations?

One example is an adaptation of the action song, The Seven Steps with each step being a SunSmart action: put on protective clothing, put on a hat, apply sunscreen, put on sunglasses, find some shade and play.

Why is the Slip Slop Slap campaign important?

The Slip, Slop, Slap slogan has become institutionalised as the core message of Cancer Council’s SunSmart program. The campaign is widely credited as playing a key role in the dramatic shift in sun protection attitudes and behaviour over the past two decades.

What do you say when you say Slip Slop Slap?

Slip, Slop, Slap! It sounds like a breeze when you say it like that. Slip, Slop, Slap! In the sun we always say “Slip Slop Slap!” Slip, Slop, Slap! Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat, Slip, Slop, Slap! You can stop skin cancer – say: “Slip, Slop, Slap!” Slip! Slop! Slap! – The Original Sid the Seagull Video

Who is the singer of the song SunSmart?

The SunSmart Countdown song, sung by Justine Clarke from Playschool, is an upbeat, positive song about having fun in the sun and remembering to follow the five SunSmart steps whenever you go outside. Cancer Society NZ’s Undercover Cody raps his way around sun protection.