More Shade To Protect Victorians From Skin Cancer

Source: Mirage News, January 2020

More Victorians will be protected from the sun’s harmful UV rays, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government installing more sunshades in public areas and sports clubs.

Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos today announced the 164 community organisations who will share in almost $1 million from the fourth round of the Community Shade Grants Program.

The grants are made available for community groups to construct new shade structures, purchase portable shade, plant natural shade, repair an existing shade, purchase sun protective items or any combination of the five.