Importance of Shade in NSW Schools and Play Settings

Exploring the crucial role of shade in protecting children from harmful UV exposure in schools and play settings in New South Wales. Highlighting the benefits of shade implementation, such as reducing UV exposure, preventing skin cancer, and promoting outdoor activities. Emphasizing how shade contributes to the overall health, biodiversity, and well-being of communities while safeguarding against climate change impacts.

• Shade Protection
• UV Exposure
• Skin Cancer Prevention
• School Safety
• Community Health

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1. Shade protects our children from harmful UV A presentation about the importance of shade in NSW schools and play settings

2. Help shade insert place/location We re here today to share the benefits of providing shade at [place/location] Our proposal for shade is [insert information about the specific shade project or area such as where the playground/facility is and who uses it].

3. Why shade is great Shade is one of the most effective ways a community can be protected from the harmful effects of UV. This is because shade significantly reduces UV exposure, and it doesn t rely on the individual.

4. Why reduce UV exposure Reducing UV exposure prevents skin cancer You can t see UV but it s enough to damage unprotected skin at least 10 months of the year in NSW. It s especially high at the times of day when children are at school or out and about on the weekends. UV causes skin cancer. Exposure to solar UV is the cause of at least 95% of all skin cancers in Australia, making it one of the most preventable cancers when you protect your skin.

5. Cancer Institute NSW, 2020 Shade design - UV, climate and comfort - YouTube

6. Why shade in school and play settings is important Shade protects children and young people from harmful effects of UV UV exposure during the first 18 years of life is the most critical risk factor for developing skin cancer. It is estimated that 50% of total UV exposure up to age 60 occurs before age 20. School leaders have a duty of care to make sure teachers and students have safe areas to play and work.

7. The other benefits of shade There are lots of other benefits to implementing shade in school and play settings! Help to promote outdoor activities and play for children at school Reduce UV exposure by up to 75% Contribute to greater biodiversity in your local area Reduce the temperature of playgrounds and outdoor facilities Help protect local communities from climate change impacts Improve the health and wellbeing of communities

8. Support for shade at insert name The proposed shade is supported by: our P&C a letter of support from Cancer Council NSW a petition signed by xxxx

9. There are different types of shade Natural Built Cancer Council NSW recommends a combination of built and tree shade in every playground. Aim for shade to cover at least 70% of the play equipment and nearby seating, including 45% of tree shade, to reduce children and caregivers overexposure to UV radiation.

10. How shade can be created at insert name Type of shade proposed: built or natural Cost of implementing shade in this area: include if known Approval processes or next steps: include if known

11. Next steps [insert information about what you would like the decision-maker or influencer to do?]

12. Thank you For more resources about the benefits of shade download the Shade Advocacy Toolkit developed by Cancer Council