On this page, you’ll find resources for promoting Improve your long game and sun protection in your golf club. Resources are free for all participating clubs.
National Skin Cancer Action Week 2023 resources
Australia is the skin cancer capital of the world, with approximately two in three Aussies diagnosed during their lifetime. Each year, Cancer Council Australia partners with the Australasian College of Dermatologists for National Skin Cancer Action Week to encourage all Australians to be SunSmart and reduce their risk of developing skin cancer. This year, the campaign will run from Sunday 19 November to Saturday 25 November.
Get involved in National Skin Cancer Action Week this year by sharing the resources below in your club to further show your commitment to protecting your members from the sun.
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Golfers are about 2.5 times more likely to get skin cancer than the general population.Poster to increase awareness of the importance of sun safety for golfers and that it’s never too late to reduce your skin cancer risk.
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Men over 40 are 2.5 times more likely to die from melanoma than women of the same age.Poster to highlight the increased risk of melanoma among men aged over 40 and encourage the use of sun protection.
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National Skin Cancer Action Week starts today.A social media tile to share at the start of the week, encouraging golfers to protect their skin. |
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Did you know?A social media tile to share throughout the week to increase awareness of golfers’ increased risk of skin cancer. |
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Australia is the skin cancer capital of the world.A social media tile to share throughout the week to educate golfers on the high rates of skin cancer in Australia and importance of protecting your skin. |
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Let’s swing into National Skin Cancer Action Week.A newsletter snippet to help you promote the importance of sun safety during National Skin Cancer Action Week. |
Printed resources
A range of printed resources are available for you to download and print or order in hard copy. Resources are designed to be used in key locations around the club, such as the Clubhouse, Pro Shop, and change rooms to help educate and remind players and staff about the importance of sun protection.
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Program guide2-page guide for key staff outlining how to run the program in your club.
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UV never stops keeping scoreA3 poster to educate golfers on the importance of sun protection at any age. |
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A4 UV is at play in any weatherEducate golfers on the difference between UV and heat. |
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A4 Don’t play a round with melanomaEducate golfers on the seriousness of melanoma |
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A4 Getting changed? Look for changes in your skinEncourage golfers to check their skin regularly for any new or changed spots. |
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Before you start the back 9, it’s time to reapplyA3 poster to remind golfers to apply sunscreen before teeing off and reapply every 2 hours. |
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Use your head and wear a brimmed hatA3 poster to encourage golfers to wear a broad-brimmed or bucket hat for the best protection. |
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When you’re not hitting, hit the shadeA4 poster to encourage golfers to seek shade throughout their game. |
To order posters in hard copy, simply fill out the resource order form on this page.
Sun safety policy for golf clubs
Outdoor workers, such as green keepers receive five to 10 times more UV exposure per year than indoor workers, putting them at greater risk of skin cancer.
Workplaces can protect their workers from UV exposure by implementing a comprehensive sun protection approach, which includes a policy, training, and provision of information.
Our new sun safety policy for golf clubs provides a range of sun safety control measures that your club can implement to reduce workers exposure to UV. This policy is intended as a guide only. We recommend using aspects to tailor a policy to suit the needs and practicalities of your club.
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Skin Cancer and outdoor work. A work health and safety guide.A simple guide to implementing good sun protection policies and practices.
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Work outdoors? Use UV protection everydayA3 Greenkeeper poster reminding your workers to use sun protection every day when at work. |
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Checked your skin lately?A3 poster reminding your workers to get to know their own skin and visit their GP if they notice any changes. |
Promotional videos
Download these videos to help promote the program and raise the awareness of sun protection in your clubs. These can be played on TVs that may be located in the club, or promoted via social media platforms you may have such as Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
Social media videos
Why Improve your long game is so easy to implement
Length: 20 secs
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Why sun protection is so important when on the golf course
Length: 20 secs
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Why you should get on board with Improve your long game
Length: 29 secs
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Why you need to be sun safe (feat. Paul Gow)
Length: 1 min and 48 secs
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Order resources – NEW resources available now!
Resources are free to all golf clubs participating in the Improve your long game program. Please complete the form below to place an order for printed materials (e.g. posters, flyers) and/or sunscreen.
If you’re a golf club after resources and you’re not yet an Improve your long game member, you can register your club online.
For assistance with selecting resources for your club, please contact us on (02) 9334 1761.