National Zinc Day

12/12/2021

Regular skin checks are vital for every Australian. Don't put off yours.

"At first, a Sydney man thought the “mark” on his collarbone was caused by his backpack – until a doctor revealed what it really was."

Sydney filmmaker Cameron Watt often carries a backpack on his shoulders filled with his heavy work gear.

04/12/2021

Great morning at Kurrawa SLSC with Sports Entertainment Network - SEN 1620 Gold Coast supporting National Zinc Day. Ambassadors Alli Simpson & Jarrod Wallace were helping spread the message to during this first summer weekend.

03/12/2021

Weekends are made for fun! Beach days + time outdoors ☀️ We 💛 summer!

Are you heading outdoors this weekend? Make sure you pop on your sun protection - and reapply during the day!

Have a fun weekend! 😎

01/12/2021

☀️ The message of National Zinc Day is for every day. Talk about the campaign to your friends and family. Book in your skin check. Let’s get more people talking about the importance of sun protection and regular skin checks. It saves lives.

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01/12/2021

😀 What a fun way to celebrate the first day of Summer and National Zinc Day!

A big thanks to St Ignatius Parish School, Bourke for supporting the campaign again this year with their Crazy Hair Day! 💛 You're doing an amazing job raising awareness for skin cancer and sun protection. Thank you!!

01/12/2021

💛 Thank you Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) and paramedics Emma and Justin for your amazing support of National Zinc Day!

30/11/2021

☀️ Today we're celebrating the 1st day of Summer and the official National Zinc Day!

Crack out your zinc, take some pics and share to socials and hashtag to help spread the word!

Whether it's hot, overcast, raining or cold where you are, the message is to and protect your skin from the sun. ☀️

👉 With skin cancer rates in Australia some of the highest in the world, our vision is to create a generational change and reduce skin cancer rates for every Australian.

💛 Join Ambassador Alli Simpson and let's

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Photo: Brodie Sweeney

30/11/2021

☀️ It's only 1 day until the 1st day of Summer and the official National Zinc Day on December 1 😀

💛 Join Alli Simpson, Brooke Hanson, Jarrod Wallace, Robbie McEwen and Garry Youngberry in raising awareness for skin cancer and sun protection.

Celebrate the 1st day of Summer with us and

Let's

29/11/2021

Have you downloaded the 2021 National Zinc Day poster yet?

It's not too late! Download + share online, via email or on socials. You can print and put up at your workplace, school, sports club or community group too.

Find them here: https://nationalzincday.com.au/posters/

Let's spread the word to

28/11/2021

☀️ Is sun protection part of your daily routine?

New research from Cancer Council Australia has found sun protection still isn't a part of a daily summer routine for 28 per cent of Australians.

And with long lockdowns, dermatologists have seen a decrease in skin checks.

💛 This podcast episode on Life Matters on ABC Radio National discusses more. It's 19 minutes full of great info and well worth a listen.

If you haven't booked in your regular skin check, it's time to get organised. And as always, be sure to to help protect your skin!

New research from Cancer Council Australia has found sun protection still isn't a part of a daily summer routine for 28 per cent of us, while dermatologists say skin checks have taken a dive in the states experiencing a long lockdown.

27/11/2021

💛💛 Thank you St Ignatius Parish School, Bourke for supporting National Zinc Day!

☀️ We loved what you did last year and are excited to see your Crazy Hair Day on December 1st to celebrate the first day of summer and help raise awareness for our campaign. Thank you! 💛💛

This year St Ignatius is celebrating National Zinc Day. This is a day to raise awareness for skin cancer and water safety. Children can come to school with crazy hair and can wear casual clothes. The school will provide them with zinc on the day.

26/11/2021

☀️ What fun we had at the launch today for National Zinc Day in preparation for December 1 and the first day of Summer.

💛 Pictured here are National Zinc Day Ambassador, Alli Simpson ; Co-Founder and CEO, Scott Harrison; Co-Founder and COO, Kate Riley; and Ambassador Jarrod Wallace. 💛

👉 To find out how you can be involved, visit our website - https://nationalzincday.com.au