Skin cancer is the most common and costly cancer in Australia. It is estimated that up to 90% of skin cancers are preventable if people reduce their exposure to the sun.

Cancer Council Tasmania recommends that from the first of September through to the end of April all Tasmanians take five simple steps to protect against sun damage:

Seek shade
Slip on sun-protective clothing that covers as much skin as possible
Slop on broad spectrum, water-resistant SPF30+ sunscreen. Apply 20 minutes before going out and then re-apply every two hours
Slap on a broad-brimmed hat that protects your face, head, neck and ears
Slide on some wrap-around sunglasses

So now it's Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide