SunSmart Competition
Sun safety matters. And who better to get students thinking about it than students themselves?
SunSmart Student Studio invites primary and secondary school students across NSW to put their creativity to work and create a SunSmart message that speaks to their peers.
Create a poster, story, comic or character design in response to the SunSmart challenge and show us how you’d get your friends and other students thinking about sun safety.
It’s all about the idea, not the production value. You don’t need fancy equipment or professional skills to take part. Just a strong idea and your own creativity.
Not sure where to start? We’ve created simple instructions, prompts and downloadable resources for each entry format to help you develop your idea and prepare your entry.
For Primary students: Get creative and show us what being SunSmart means to you.
For Secondary students: How would you get other young people thinking about sun safety?
Key Information
Primary & Secondary School students across NSW*
01 November 2026
Students create their entry, but all entries must be submitted by a parent or guardian.
Poster | Story | Comic | Character Design
Prizes and recognition are available for standout entries across both Primary and Secondary School streams. Full prize details will be announced soon.
Disclaimer
SunSmart Student Studio is an initiative of Cancer Council NSW. Eligibility criteria and Terms & Conditions apply. Entries close 01 November 2026 [11:59 PM AEDT]. Visit Terms & Conditions for full competition details
For schools and teachers seeking further information or support, contact Cancer Council NSW at [email protected].
Short description (for media/partner use):
SunSmart Student Studio is calling on Primary and Secondary students across NSW to create a poster, story, comic or character design that turns their ideas into a SunSmart message their peers will actually notice.
Ask your teacher, parent or guardian before entering.