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Australian SUN can be VERY STRONG & cause some MAJOR skin damage. DON’T stay out in the sun TOO long. . The HOTTEST time of day is between 10am to 2pm, during these hours it’s a good idea to keep in the SHADE...

Even our Surf Lifesavers don’t stand around in their swimmers, with a bit of white Zinc on their nose any more. When on patrol they stay UNDERCOVER in a Shelter or a Tower & MUST wear long sleeved 50 SPF (Sun Protection Factor) Shirts & peak Caps or wide brim Hats.

Top of the list of beach ‘must haves’ & the MOST important is 15-30+ SPF SUNSCREEN, applied 20 minutes BEFORE you go to the beach & REapplied after swimming, running around or if you’re sweating & exerting lots of energy.

Put a HAT or cap on to PROTECT the top of your HEAD & your FACE from the HEAT to avoid suffering SUNSTROKE. Have a T-shirt or some other CLOTHING handy to COVER up from the sun’s rays or when you feel your skin BURNING..

A BEACH TOWEL.. of course.

Aussie sand can get pretty HOT! Your FEET can BURN as you race across the scorching summer sand. So it’s a good idea to wear THONGS or scuffs (sandals) on your feet.

BEACH SENSE

At midday, when the sun is DIRECTLY overhead & casts NO shadow.. remember.

STAY in the SHADE & OUT of the SUN...

Last but not least essential to help you escape the heat is an UMBRELLA or sun TENT to dive under, keeping you cool & PROTECTED from the boiling sun.

Secure your BROLLIE (Umbrella) well into the sand so it won’t fly away & hurt someone, or poke them in the eye! A bag filled with sand works well or hook your beach bag around the pole.

Any time you’re out & about in the great outdoors, especially at the beach, make sure to DRINK plenty of FLUIDS. WATER is best... Fizzy (soda) drinks & drinks with lots of caffeine will only make you THIRSTIER & won’t give you the same hydration as WATER.

AVOID alcohol, as it DEHYDRATES you.

Enjoy your day in the Great Outdoors. & remember it takes only 15 minutes before you start to BURN!

Follow the Aussie SUN SAFE motto: SLIP, SLOP, SLAP & WRAP

SLIP on a SHIRT or Rashie with a high SPF rating, to prevent sunburn.

SLOP on SUNSCREEN with an SPF 15-30+ & reapply often, particularly after you swim or work up a sweat.

AWARENESS keeps you SAFE in the SUN.

SLAP on a HAT to protect your face & head from the heat of the sun.

WRAP on SUNNIES a pair of UV rated SUNGLASSES to protect your eyes.

SUN STROKE & DEHYDRATION, SUN BURN & HEAT EXHAUSTION can quickly overcome you & make an unpleasant end to a day in the sun. These simple steps can help keep you SAFE in the SUN.