Sun and UV safety Australia has one the highest rates of skin cancers in the world. Exposure to UV radiation from the sun increases the risk of developing these preventable diseases. UV radiation can also have short- and long- term effects on the health of our eyes. It can burn the surface, cornea and lens of the eye, much like sun can burn skin. Long-term exposure to UV radiation can be serious. For instance, exposure to UV significantly increases the risk of developing cataracts, a clouding of the eye’s lens which is the leading cause of blindness in the world. UV exposure may also result in rare eye cancers. The levels of UV radiation can be high even on cool and overcast days. This means you can't rely on clear skies or high temperatures to determine when you need to protect yourself from the sun. The UV index is reported daily by the Bureau of Meteorology. The alert identifies times during the day when the UV level is 3 or above and sun protection is needed. Alternatively, download the SunSmart App which will notify you when skin protection is required. Download the SunSmart App below: For I-Phone/I-Pad For Android Prevention : To protect yourself from the sun remember to slip, slop, slap, seek, slide: • Slip on some sun-protective clothing that covers as much skin as possible. • Slop on broad spectrum, water resistant SPF30 (or higher) sunscreen. Put it on 20 minutes before you go outdoors and every two hours afterwards. • Slap on a hat– broad brim or legionnaire style to protect your face, head, neck and ears. • Seek shade during the times with highest UV. • Slide on some sunglasses – making sure they meet Australian Standards. Mental health and wellbeing during the holiday period The end of year may trigger a range of emotions. For many the end of year, festive season and holidays may be a mostly joyful experience. However, this time of year can also heighten stressors and personal challenges. Whether you are working through the holiday period or taking a break, the Holiday Handbook from our Acacia EAP service provides you with reflections on how to enhance your enjoyment of the holiday season, as well as supporting guidance on how to address any challenging scenarios and emotions. The topics include: • holiday season • loneliness • resilience Staff or their immediate household family members are encouraged to contact Acacia EAP on 1300 364 273 if they experience emotional distress during the holiday season. • managing money • practicing kindness
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