The Cancer Council advises that the hats on/hats off message is changing.  It is now understood that even when the UV is below 3, it can still be necessary to use sun protection when outdoors for extended periods of time. This means that when students or staff are out for a few hours in June and July sun protection is recommended.

The UV in Canberra typically reaches 3 or higher from the beginning of August to the end of May, so it is required that students and staff be using sun protection at least during those months, and then using sun protection as required in June and July.