Slip on a closely-woven, long sleeve shirt.

Slop on broad-spectrum, SPF 30+ sunscreen that is water-resistant 20 minutes before going outside – and reapply every two hours.

Slap on a broad brimmed hat that covers the face, neck and ears. The brim should be 6cm for children and 8-10 cm for adults.

Slide on sunglasses to protect your eyes. Sunglasses should block out at least 95 per
cent of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) and meet the Australian Standard AS 1067.

Seek shade whenever possible – under trees, verandahs or shade cloths.

UVR levels vary throughout the day. They are the highest from 10am to 3pm. UVR is still present at other times of the day, on cool or cloudy days and during winter.