More information

View our skin cancer fact sheet.

See the NSW Melanoma Red Zones Map.

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For more information about melanoma and skin cancer, the effects of overexposure to the sun and sun protection, visit the Dark Side of Tanning website.

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Dark Side of Tanning Campaign

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The Dark Side of Tanning Campaign shows the dangers of tanning and that damage can happen to skin even before it starts to show signs of burning.

the Dark Side of Tanning

It reveals the damage that occurs at a cell level and how this can lead to a deadly melanoma.

The campaign challenges the belief that a tan looks healthy and prompts viewers to re-consider their sun protection behaviour.

For more detailed information about tanning, melanoma and sun protection measures, visit www.darksideoftanning.com.au

Melanoma is one of the most serious cancer issues affecting our young people, but we can reduce the risk by getting everyone to protect their skin when they're outdoors this summer.

Surfer

30 second television commercial

"Perfect conditions for melanoma"

Poster

Billboard Ad

Bus sides

Footy

30 second television commercial

"You don't have to get a tan to get melanoma"

Bus shelters

Girl

30 second television commercial

"Skin cells in trauma"

Poster

Billboard Ad

Bus sides

Campaign evaluation

Melanoma awareness campaign 2009-10 Dark Side of Tanning Summary Report

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