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Current UV Index
Adelaide
UV index: 4.7

UV index for Adelaide: 4.7 - MODERATE
Last updated Thursday, 17 October 2019 at 9:50 am

Minimum recommended protection:

  • Wear sunglasses
  • Apply sunscreen
Alice Springs
UV index: 3.7

UV index for Alice Springs: 3.7 - MODERATE
Last updated Thursday, 17 October 2019 at 9:50 am

Minimum recommended protection:

  • Wear sunglasses
  • Apply sunscreen
Brisbane
UV index: 8.7

UV index for Brisbane: 8.7 - VERY HIGH
Last updated Thursday, 17 October 2019 at 10:20 am

Minimum recommended protection:

  • Wear sunglasses
  • Apply sunscreen
  • Wear a wide brimmed hat
  • Seek shade
Canberra
UV index: 6.4

UV index for Canberra: 6.4 - HIGH
Last updated Thursday, 17 October 2019 at 10:20 am

Minimum recommended protection:

  • Wear sunglasses
  • Apply sunscreen
  • Wear a wide brimmed hat
Darwin
UV index: 5.9

UV index for Darwin: 5.9 - MODERATE
Last updated Thursday, 17 October 2019 at 9:50 am

Minimum recommended protection:

  • Wear sunglasses
  • Apply sunscreen
Emerald
UV index: 8.6

UV index for Emerald: 8.6 - VERY HIGH
Last updated Thursday, 17 October 2019 at 10:20 am

Minimum recommended protection:

  • Wear sunglasses
  • Apply sunscreen
  • Wear a wide brimmed hat
  • Seek shade
Gold Coast
UV index: 5.8

UV index for Gold Coast: 5.8 - MODERATE
Last updated Thursday, 17 October 2019 at 10:20 am

Minimum recommended protection:

  • Wear sunglasses
  • Apply sunscreen
Kingston
UV index: 4.1

UV index for Kingston: 4.1 - MODERATE
Last updated Thursday, 17 October 2019 at 10:20 am

Minimum recommended protection:

  • Wear sunglasses
  • Apply sunscreen
Melbourne
UV index: 2.5

UV index for Melbourne: 2.5 - LOW
Last updated Thursday, 17 October 2019 at 10:20 am

Minimum recommended protection:

  • Wear sunglasses
Newcastle
UV index: 7.0

UV index for Newcastle: 7.0 - HIGH
Last updated Thursday, 17 October 2019 at 10:20 am

Minimum recommended protection:

  • Wear sunglasses
  • Apply sunscreen
  • Wear a wide brimmed hat
Perth
UV index: 2.0

UV index for Perth: 2.0 - LOW
Last updated Thursday, 17 October 2019 at 8:19 am

Minimum recommended protection:

  • Wear sunglasses
Sydney
UV index: 6.8

UV index for Sydney: 6.8 - HIGH
Last updated Thursday, 17 October 2019 at 10:19 am

Minimum recommended protection:

  • Wear sunglasses
  • Apply sunscreen
  • Wear a wide brimmed hat
Townsville
UV index: 6.4

UV index for Townsville: 6.4 - HIGH
Last updated Thursday, 17 October 2019 at 10:20 am

Minimum recommended protection:

  • Wear sunglasses
  • Apply sunscreen
  • Wear a wide brimmed hat

Click the indexes to view the minimum recommended protection

When the UV index is low, sun protection is generally not needed unless outside for extended periods

UV observations courtesy of ARPANSA
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Fast facts

  • Around 36 Australians are diagnosed with Melanoma every day.
  • Australia has one of the highest rates of Melanoma in the world.
  • Approx one person dies every 5 hours from Melanoma in Australia.
  • An estimated 545 Australian women will die from melanoma THIS YEAR.
  • Tanning beds emit dangerous UV rays, increasing the risk of Melanoma.
  • Severe sunburn during childhood can DOUBLE your risk of Melanoma.
  • Melanoma is one of the most preventable forms of cancer.
  • An estimated 1230 Australian men will die from melanoma THIS YEAR.
  • Melanoma is the cancer most likely to affect 15-39 year olds.
  • Melanoma can arise in normal looking skin, a mole or freckle.
  • Melanoma, if detected/treated early, has a survival rate of nearly 100%.
  • There is no cure for melanoma that has spread throughout the body.

Useful Links

Australian Clinical Trials for melanoma

Skin Wise Healthcare Skin Cancer Clinic

Melanoma WA - awareness and support

Medical News Today's Melanoma page - updated weekly melanoma news

Australia and New Zealand Melanoma Trials Group - promotes and supports melanoma trials

PubMed Health Melanoma page - scientific articles

Melanoma Patients Australia

 

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