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Public announcements for event MCs

While enjoying events, it’s easy to forget to be SunSmart throughout the day. You can help people remember to be SunSmart by making short, snappy announcements throughout the day over the public address system.

Keep the tone of your announcements positive, friendly and informative.

General SunSmart message

Take care today to be SunSmart! Never let yourself or anyone in your care get sunburnt. It’s easy – you’ve just got to remember to slip, slop, slap, and wrap:

  • Slip into a shirt and slip into some shade
  • Slop on loads of sunscreen
  • Slap on a hat
  • Wrap on some sunnies

Shade message

Have a great time today – and remember to protect yourself from the harsh sun. If you think you’ve been in the sun a bit long – make the most of the shade we’ve provided. Be SunSmart – slip into some shade.

Sunscreen

A quick reminder – you’ll have slopped on some sunscreen thickly before coming here today… keep an eye on the time and sun. It might just be time for you to re-apply it. Be SunSmart – slop on loads of SPF 30+ sunscreen.

Hats

It’s good to see you all here today – and it’s great to see people wearing their hats. There’s nothing like a great hat to help protect you from the sun. Be SunSmart – slap on a hat.

Sunnies

There’s plenty to see here today – and one way of making sure you don’t miss anything is to have a decent pair of sunglasses on. A good pair of sunnies will help protect your eyes – and help you catch all the action. Be SunSmart – wrap on some sunnies.

UV index

Did you know that you can get the expected ultraviolet index from your newspaper weather page or the TV and radio weather reports? It’s a great way to know how fierce the sun’s rays can be for the day. Be SunSmart – protect yourself when the UVI is 3 or above.

Cloud

The weather in this country can be pretty changeable. Sunshine one minute – cloud the next. Don’t be fooled by the cloud – because even when there’s cloud around you can still get sunburnt. That’s because ultraviolet rays are still around even on cloudy days, and they’re what do the damage. This summer be SunSmart – slip, slop, slap and wrap… even when it’s a bit cloudy.

Wind

Don’t forget the wind can make it colder, but the sun’s rays are just as strong – protect yourself from getting sunburnt.

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