Becoming a SunSmart OSHC tells the community that you are committed to the future health of its children.
Part 1: Service information
Number enrolled: Gender composition: boys, girls:
Is this form a (choose one) New SunSmart centre application Review application to continue accreditation
Service type OSHC only OSHC and Vacation care Vacation care only Other: please specify:
Part 2: Sun protection at your centre
1. Does your OSHC/vacation care have a written skin protection policy? (choose one) Yes No
2. Does your centre regularly review its skin protection policy? (choose one) Yes (if so please state how often) No No, but we are planning to No, this is a new application to become a SunSmart centre
3. Sun protection practices are in place September 1 to April 30 All year round Terms 1 and 4 Other:
4. Sun protection is needed whenever UV is 3 and above. Is this mentioned in your policy? Yes No
5. Sun protection is not needed from May to August when the UV is below 3. Is this mentioned in your policy? Yes No
6. During the months of September to April outdoor activities scheduled before 10.00 am and after 3.00 pm or in shaded areas Yes Whenever possible No
7. When the UV is 3 or above, hat wearing at your service is (choose one) Compulsory Encouraged Neither compulsory or encouraged
8. Children at your service wear (choose as many as applicable) Any hat Broad-brimmed hats (at least 7.5cm brim) Legionnaire hats Bucket hats (at least 6 cm brim and a deep crown) Caps Other: please specify:
9. During the months of September to April when the UV is 3 and above, approximately how many children would be wearing broad brimmed, legionnaire or bucket hats? (Choose one) All of the children Most of the children Some of the children Very few of the children
10. If a student is not wearing a hat outside when the UV is 3 and above (Choose as many as applicable) They must remain in the shade - play allowed They must return indoors They must wear a hat from a class set There are no consequences Other: please specify:
11. Does your service request that all staff wear broad-brimmed, bucket or legionnaire hats while outside when the UV is 3 and above? (choose one) Yes No
12. Are any of the following included in your dress code/uniform? (choose as many as applicable) Broad-brimmed, legionnaire or bucket hats Shirts with collars Shirts with elbow-length sleeves Longer-style shorts/skirts Rash vest or close fitting T-shirt over bathers for outdoor swimming Sunglasses
13. Regarding the use of SPF 30+ sunscreen (choose as many as applicable) Children are encouraged to come to the summer vacation care program wearing sunscreen Sunscreen is available on specific occasions, eg, excursions Sunscreen is available at the service for children to apply Time is allocated to apply sunscreen before going outside when the UV is 3 and above Sunscreen is not supplied
14. Which of the following are in place to minimise the time spent outside during peak ultraviolet (UV) radiation times between September and April or when the UV is 3 and above. Please note if you are OSHC centre only - some of these may not apply. (choose as many as applicable) Outdoor activities/sport are held outside peak UV times, indoors or under shade Outdoor excursions scheduled early in the day Lunch is eaten inside Lunch is eaten in special shaded areas Swimming is held at an indoor venue where possible We allow play indoors Other: please specify:
15. Describe the available shade at your service. (choose as many as applicable) Some shady trees Some built shade structures Some portable shade structures Plans to increase shade in the next 12 months No shade Shade is not currently a priority area
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