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 public spaces, and experts like Costa Georgiadis, Andrew Turnbull, and Liz King are on board, too!

Shade isn’t just about beating the heat. It’s a game-changer for mental health, physical wellness, and even the climate- all on top of prioritising sun safety and UV protection. So next time you’re out and about, seek out that shady spot and stay sun safe.