Bec's Story
SunSmart Schools & Early Childhood Program
SunSmart Schools & Early Childhood Program Tasmania is helping reduce skin cancer risk for all Tasmanian children and adolescents. Designed for parents, educators, school nurses and leaders.
Personal stories
Real Tasmanians impacted by cancer have generously shared their experience with us.
Community engagement
One third of all cancers can be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices. Cancer Council Tasmania’s cancer prevention team are passionate about helping Tasmanian’s reduce their cancer risk.
Tools and resources
Looking for tools and resources to use in your school, workplace, or community group?
Reduce your cancer risk
Early detection and screening
Find out about national screening programs.
Sun safety
Being SunSmart is simple and effective.
Diet and exercise
How your diet and physical activity can influence your risk of developing cancer.
Smoking
Smoking tobacco is one of the leading preventable causes of cancer.
Family history and cancer
It is not uncommon for more than one member of a family to have cancer.
Environmental causes
Find out what exposures (carcinogens) can cause cancer.
Workplace cancer
Find out what exposure to cancer-causing agents increase your risk of cancer.