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In much of Australia the UV Index reaches 3 or above for most of the year, and all year round in the north. That's the level at which SunSmart recommends sun protection: shade, clothing, a broad-brimmed hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. These guides cover UV parasols, sun-sensitive medicines and staying cooler outdoors.

Start with our Australian guides:

Sun Protection Guides for Australia

dangers of the sun dont go away with summer

Why You Still Need Sunscreen and a Sun Umbrella...

Sun Protection in Autumn: Why You Still Need Sunscreen and a Sun Umbrella After Summer Ends As summer fades and the crisp days of autumn roll in, many of us...

Why You Still Need Sunscreen and a Sun Umbrella...

Sun Protection in Autumn: Why You Still Need Sunscreen and a Sun Umbrella After Summer Ends As summer fades and the crisp days of autumn roll in, many of us...

The Rise of Melanoma Among Hispanics Why Sun Protection Matters More Than Ever

The Rise of Melanoma Among Hispanics Why Sun Pr...

The Rise of Melanoma Among Hispanics: Why Sun Protection Matters More Than Ever Melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer, has been on the rise globally, but among Hispanic and...

The Rise of Melanoma Among Hispanics Why Sun Pr...

The Rise of Melanoma Among Hispanics: Why Sun Protection Matters More Than Ever Melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer, has been on the rise globally, but among Hispanic and...

UV-Blocker compact personal sun umbrella in use outdoors — Stay Sun-Safe with UV-Blocker

Stay Sun-Safe with UV-Blocker: Now Accepting FS...

When it comes to keeping your skin safe from the harmful effects of the sun, UV-Blocker sun umbrellas are your best friend. Not only do our umbrellas offer superior protection...

Stay Sun-Safe with UV-Blocker: Now Accepting FS...

When it comes to keeping your skin safe from the harmful effects of the sun, UV-Blocker sun umbrellas are your best friend. Not only do our umbrellas offer superior protection...

The Benefits and Risks of Sun Exposure for Older Adults

The Benefits and Risks of Sun Exposure for Olde...

Finding the Right Balance As we age, maintaining good health becomes increasingly important. For older adults, spending time outdoors during the summer can have significant benefits for both physical and...

The Benefits and Risks of Sun Exposure for Olde...

Finding the Right Balance As we age, maintaining good health becomes increasingly important. For older adults, spending time outdoors during the summer can have significant benefits for both physical and...

RPET Umbrella for Sun Protection

The Sunny Side of Sustainability: RPET Umbrellas

When it comes to sun protection, we often think about sunscreen, hats, and protective clothing. But what about the trusty umbrella? Not only does it shield us from the rain,...

The Sunny Side of Sustainability: RPET Umbrellas

When it comes to sun protection, we often think about sunscreen, hats, and protective clothing. But what about the trusty umbrella? Not only does it shield us from the rain,...

How to deal with sunburn on holiday

How to deal with sunburn on holiday

Sunburn is a very common problem that is often underestimated. Luckily, awareness of the issues it can cause, e.g. skin cancer, ageing etc. has increased over time, but there are...

How to deal with sunburn on holiday

Sunburn is a very common problem that is often underestimated. Luckily, awareness of the issues it can cause, e.g. skin cancer, ageing etc. has increased over time, but there are...