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• Public education campaigns are an important part of increasing the proportion of the population who adopt personal sun protective behaviours.
• The 1997/98, 1998/99 and 1999/2000 summer public education campaigns featuring Seymour the Snowman, targeted parents and carers of 0-11 year olds.
• Resources including posters, pamphlets and flyers were distributed across the state through Area Health Services, Cancer Council regional offices and other organisations.
• NSW Health also funded Area Health Services to conduct a number of innovative sun protection projects in local areas.

"Sun protection is one of the major issues being addressed as part of the Health Promotion Service, South East Health 'School Health Incentive Project'. Sid the Seagull encourages primary school children to 'Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap' when outdoors."