Cancer Council Australia is asking Australians aged 12 to 17 years to get creative and ‘bust a
myth’ about skin cancer. Enter a short film, image or creative writing piece and you could win a
great prize.

With one in four teens getting burnt on a typical weekend, this is a great opportunity for teens to
show their friends and classmates how to be SunSmart.

According to Ian Olver, CEO at Cancer Council, there are many misconceptions about sun protection that mean some people put themselves at risk of skin cancer.

“Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Each year more than 1700
Australians die from this almost entirely preventable disease,” he said.

“We want young Australians to show others the facts about skin cancer. If you tan easily, for
example, it doesn’t mean you are safe in the sun. Some people are also unaware that you can
get burnt in the car and through windows.”

Cancer Council has listed the top 10 myths about skin cancer on their website and wants you to
choose one and show Australia the facts.

There are some fantastic prizes up for grabs:

• First prize: Flip Mino HD pocket-sized video camera and Adobe CS5 Production
Premium (education) video and photo editing software.
• Second prize: - iLuv iMM173 Dual Dock Alarm Clock for iPhone + iPod.
• Third prize: Slazenger cricket pack.
• School prize: The school or community group with the greatest number of entries will receive an Xbox 360 console, including an Xbox LIVE camera and a selection of games from Microsoft and two Slazenger cricket packs, plus a cricket bat signed by Michael Clarke.

So, if you’re aged between 12 and 17 years, enter a short film, an image or a creative writing
piece that ‘busts a myth’ and be in the running for some great prizes.

Visit www.cancer.org.au/sunsmartcompetition for all the details. Entries close at 5pm on Friday, September 24 2010.