In fact, the idea of spending time in the sun until we’re nice and tanned is so entrenched in our culture that it’s actually a serious problem. The globally accepted stereotype of the fit bronzed Aussie has so worked its way into Australian thinking that we can sometimes think of ourselves as less Australian if we’re a little on the pale side.

UETDRRF004 – Perform rescue from a live LV panelĪustralia is a culture that strongly associates with the sun.

Mental health – Recognising the signs – awareness training.

MHFAR – Mental health first aid Refresher.

Manual handling refresher for health workers.

HLTWHS005 – Conduct manual tasks safely.

HLTHPS006 Assist Clients With Medication.

HLTAID015 – Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy.

HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in a remote or isolated site.

HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an education and care setting (Online).

HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an education and care setting.

HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Online).

HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

The Cancer Council Australia (CCA) agrees with the assessment that on available evidence, nanoparticles do not pose a risk, but says it will continue to monitor new studies. There have been concerns about the use of “nanoparticles” (really really tiny particles, their size is measured in nanometres, one nanometre being a millionth of a millimetre) and whether they can penetrate the skin and have a toxic effect.Ī 2013 review by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), which regulates sunscreens sold in Australia, concluded that studies had shown nano-sized titanium dioxide and zinc oxide particles do not penetrate the underlying layers of skin, and that “ on current evidence neither … are likely to cause harm when used as ingredients in sunscreens“.Īnd the research hasn’t stopped. These days, physical sunscreens contain nano-sized titanium dioxide particles and zinc oxide particles, which means you can block the UV without the white stripes. Not so long ago, physical sunscreens looked like an actual shield - remember the zinc on the noses of test cricketers?

Physical sunscreens contain minerals (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) and work to reflect and scatter UV radiation, providing you with a literal shield against the sun. They take about 20 minutes to sink in, and are resistant to sweat and water (unlike physical sunscreens) - so they’re a good option if you’re going swimming or playing sport.

There are two types of sunscreen: chemical and physical (although, as Mr Staton points out, scientifically they are all chemicals).Ĭhemical sunscreens work by absorbing UV radiation.

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