Conquering Skin Cancer
Conquering Skin Cancer educational package ideal for primary schools, high schools, sports & social clubs, organisations with outdoor workers, universities, libraries and hospitals.
The educational package includes:
90-minute Theatrical Feature Documentary Film.
4 x 30-minute educational versions featuring high-profile participants.
14 x 3-5 minute short educational films covering themes including the science of UV radiation, health & wellness, prevention, early detection, national identity, cultural norms, tanning culture, behaviour change, medical breakthroughs and influencing policy.
This perpetual licence allows you to screen the film as many times as you please within your organisation. This licence allows for ongoing internal use, but does not permit the purchaser to share the film externally, nor publish the film on any public platform, nor distribute it outside of your organisation.
Please note, that this licence applies to organisations, departments or divisions with under 1000 employees. To make arrangements to access the film for organisations larger than this, please email [email protected]
If you require an invoice prior to purchasing please email [email protected] with your Organisation Name, Contact Name, Address, Email Address and Phone Number.
Description
Immerse yourself in stories that explore our complex relationship with the sun. These films follows the remarkable stories of famous Aussies and change-makers as they seek to conquer a preventable disease that impacts two in every three of us.
Featuring Hugh Jackman (actor), Cate Campbell (Olympic Gold Medallist), Deborah Hutton (Covergirl & Media Personality), Costa Giorgiadis (Gold Logie-Winning Presenter of Gardening Australia), Wayne ‘Rabbit’ Bartholomew (World Surf Champion), and Australians of the Year Georgina Long & Richard Scolyer (Melanoma Institute Australia).
The film also spotlights amazing activists such as Jay Allen (Australian Skin Cancer Foundation), Tamara Dawson (Melanoma and Skin Cancer Advocacy Network), Scott Maggs (Skin Check Champions) and Anne Gately (Author, 'Sunburnt'); who candidly share their inspirational stories in the pursuit of positive change.
Long Film
The theatrical feature film which was released in cinemas nationwide.
4 x 30-minute Educational Cuts (versions)
These films have been tailored and optimised for different audience groups including:
Primary Schools
High Schools
Sports & Social Clubs
Organisations with Outdoor Workers
Universities
Hospitals
Short Films
Teaching resources are available upon request by emailing [email protected] with your proof of purchase.
14 x 3-5 minute short educational films are included in the package focussing on the following themes:
Sun Science: Understanding the UV Index.
Australia's Cancer: Why Aussies are at high risk.
Social Media: Positive and negative influences.
Treatment: Breakthroughs in immunotherapies.
Tanning Biology: Why our skin changes colour after sun exposure and how vitamin D is produced.
Fashion: How sun-smart fashion can protect us.
Shade: The importance of shade in public planning.
Mohs surgery: Precision surgery techniques for certain types of skin cancer.
Solariums: The risks of solarium use and why sun beds are outlawed in Australia.
Public Health: The legacy of campaigns like Slip, Slop, Slap!
Skin Cancer Types: Identifying different types of skin cancer.
Sunscreen: Busting misinformation and myths relating to sunscreen.
High Risk: Explaining why certain people are at higher risk of skin cancer.
Surfing: Unpacking why surfing and other outdoor water sports are considered higher-risk activities.
Reviews
“One of the most important films I’ve ever seen. Every Australian should see it.” David Griffiths, Film Critic, Rotten Tomatoes.
"Everyone needs to see this film’" Trent Falson, Host, Bondi Rescue.
"The most powerful documentary I’ve ever witnessed in my life." Jay Allen, Founder of the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation.
"There’s genuine passion behind this documentary, which goes beyond statistics to tell personal and moving stories. By the time you finish watching this movie, sunbakers on the beach will just look like crazy people to you." Annette Basile, Film Critic, FilmInk.
"It’s such an amazing film and I was so moved by all the stories you told. Such an incredibly powerful message you’ve put out there!" Sofia Casanova, Senior Communications Officer, Cancer Council Australia.
"Wowsers! It really is a must-see. This film is a clarion call, now is the time." Anne Gately, author, 'Sunburnt'.
“FANTASTIC. A must-see for every Australian - young, old and in-between. This will save lives.” Prof. Mark Shackleton, Director of Oncology, Alfred Hospital.
“This is an absolute masterpiece and a must-see for young or old!” Michelle Taylor, Chair, Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials.
"The documentary all teenagers should see." Stephen Romei, Film Critic, The Australian.
Note: No physical product. The package contains 20 videos and 4+ hours of content which is delivered digitally via Vimeo OTT.
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Conquering Skin Cancer (Feature Film)
Immerse yourself in a story that explores our complex relationship with the sun. This film follows the remarkable stories of famous Aussies and change-makers as they seek to conquer a preventable disease that impacts two in every three of us.
Featuring Hugh Jackman (actor), Cate Campbell (Olympi...
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Conquering Skin Cancer (30 minute cut for Primary Schools)
30-minute Educational Version for Primary Schools
This 30-minute version of the film has been tailored to suit a primary school aged students.
Immerse yourself in a story that explores our complex relationship with the sun. This film follows the remarkable stories of famous Aussies and change-m...
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Conquering Skin Cancer (30 minute cut for High Schools)
30-minute Educational Version for High Schools
This 30-minute version of the film has been tailored to suit secondary/high school students.
Immerse yourself in a story that explores our complex relationship with the sun. This film follows the remarkable stories of famous Aussies and change-make...
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Conquering Skin Cancer (30 minute cut for Sports & Social Clubs, Universities & Workplaces)
30-minute Educational Version for Clubs, Universities & Workplaces
This 30-minute version of the film has been tailored to suit Clubs, Universities & Workplaces.
Immerse yourself in a story that explores our complex relationship with the sun. This film follows the remarkable stories of famous A...
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Conquering Skin Cancer (30 minute cut for Hospitals & Universities)
30 minute cut for Hospitals & Universities
This 30-minute version of the film has been tailored to suit Hospitals and Universities. It has more medical related content.
Immerse yourself in a story that explores our complex relationship with the sun. This film follows the remarkable stories of f...
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ARPANSA experts explain the UV Index
Who is ARPANSA, and what do they do?
Simply, they are the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency - the Federal Government’s primary authority on radiation health issues.
In this video, A/Prof. Sarah Loughran (Radiation Research & Advice Director) and Dr Stuart Henderson (E... -
Why are Australians at such high risk for developing skin cancer?
Meet Professor David Whiteman, an epidemiologist at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Insitute. With a special interest in the causes, control, and prevention of cancer, David now leads a large program of cancer research, comprising both national and international studies of melanoma and other ...
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Social Media, Sun Safety Campaigns, and Skin Cancer
Do you think having a tan is a good thing? Are you going to be striving for the bronzed Aussie glow this summer? Unfortunately, until a tan isn’t cool, no one cares about skin cancer.
80% of teenagers still thing having a tan is a good thing, and 1 in 4 will be sunburnt on any given weekend, ac...
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Georgina Long & Richard Scolyer explain how immunotherapy can cure cancer
Imagine harnessing the immune system to cure cancer. Sounds pretty good, right? Well, stop imagining- immunotherapy is making this dream a reality!
These breakthroughs took some serious detective work, after research teams were baffled by melanoma cases spontaneously disappearing.
But a “penici...
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"There's no such such thing as a healthy tan", say skin cancer experts
The “bronzed Aussie” image is part of the Australian psyche. From sports icons to movie stars, that golden glow has always been sought after- and the fiercest tan has been seen as the ultimate prize.
But now, we know that tan comes with a cost.
As Professor Georgina Long (Australian of the Yea...
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Sun Smart Fashion for All in Conquering Skin Cancer
Curtin University fashion student Daniella Steyn shares her story about winning the Cancer Council WA's SunSmart Fashion award.
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Exploring the role of shade in skin cancer prevention ft. Costa Georgiadis
You heard it here first—shade is one of the coolest sun protection moves out there!
While ‘slip, slop, slap-ing’ is still crucial, having plenty of shady spots around can make a huge difference in skin protection.
That’s why Cancer Council Victoria is committed to pushing for more shade in pu...
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On the spot skin cancer treatment - Watch Mohs surgery in action
Mohs surgery is done on the spot- in two ways!
Skin cancers regularly occur in moles or spots. Mohs surgery removes the spot layer by layer, to ensure all skin cancer tendrils are removed, and only clean tissue remains.
But what makes MOHS surgery different is how quickly it’s performed- proce...
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Jay Allen, the man behind the Aussie solarium ban, shares his melanoma story
After religiously using solariums throughout his twenties, a tiny, bleeding
mole on his ankle changed Jay’s life forever. It was melanoma, and it was a
wake-up call.Following his melanoma diagnosis, Jay began campaigning to ban solariums; from meeting media in cafes, to grasping a raw chicken i...
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SLIP! SLOP! SLAP! - The birth of an iconic media campaign
How does a public messaging media campaign ensure it stands the test of time?
Todd Harper, CEO of Cancer Council Victoria, reflects on the evolution and impact of advertising campaigns in the fight against skin cancer- most notably, the iconic ’SLIP! SLOP! SLAP!’ campaign.
Forty years after th...
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Types of Skin Cancer⎜Conquering Skin Cancer
2 out of 3 Australians will develop skin cancer in their lifetimes. But how much do you know about the different types of skin cancer?
The three most common skin cancers; basal cell carcinomas (BCC), squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) and melanomas.
Learn the differences between these forms of ski...
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Dr Michelle Wong myth busts sunscreen and skin cancer
With a PhD in chemistry and a passion for skincare and makeup, Dr Michelle Wong (aka. Lab Muffin Beauty Science) quickly became a trusted source for people online seeking information about the safety of their products. And, after realising the extent of misinformation being circulated online, Mic...
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Are You at High Risk for Skin Cancer?⎜Dr Adriene Lee
President of the Australasian College of Dermatologists, Dr Adriene Lee, sat down with us to explain some high-risk factors for skin cancer from the perspective of a dermatologist.
In this fascinating discussion, Dr Lee details who may be at particularly high risk for skin cancer; the handy ABC...
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Surfing and Skin Cancer
The partnership between Surfing WA and Cancer Council's SunSmart has been a game changer for beach lovers in WA and beyond, teaching them how to stay protected from the sun whilst enjoying the surf.
Sally Blane, SunSmart Manager at Cancer Council WA, notes a visible change in people’s behaviour...
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Conquering Skin Cancer Theatrical Trailer
Immerse yourself in a story that explores our complex relationship with the sun. This film follows the remarkable stories of famous Aussies and change-makers as they seek to conquer a preventable disease that impacts two in every three of us.
Featuring Hugh Jackman (actor), Cate Campbell (Olympi...
