Queensland families face high UV almost daily, so sun protection must be automatic. This guide shares seven practical habits: check the UV Index, apply sunscreen before leaving home, use enough, reapply, choose shade and pick mineral zinc-only SPF50. EcoZinc Natural Mineral Sunscreen SPF50 Clear is our top pick—100% mineral, zinc-only, chemical-free, made in Brisbane. Tinted, value packs, sachet bundles and bulk pumps also available.

Queensland has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world , and the risks are even greater for people who work outdoors. In fact, “two in three Australians will develop skin cancer before the age of 70,” and “99% of skin cancers are caused by ultraviolet radiation (UVR)” — damage that often begins early and builds over time. If your team works outside — even part of the day — sun exposure becomes a serious workplace hazard. Outdoor workers may receive “5–10 times more UVR