Australian swimwear market for functional surfing tops that protected them from the sun, while still being stylish. The Selkie Project and SunSoaked are just two of the designers in contention for this year’s Pindara Private Hospital SunSafe Design Award. More information about their sun safe swimwear can be found at their websites: sunsoaked.com.au and theselkieproject.com According to Dr Layt, avoiding excess sun exposure is the best way to prevent developing skin cancer: “Prevention is much better than cure and over the years 'slip slop slap' has been a good message but we can do better. It’s even better to have a well-designed piece of apparel that has the appropriate sun protection than it is to put on sunscreen.” One in 13 Queenslanders will be diagnosed with melanoma before the age of 85, two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70, and more than 434,000 people throughout the country are treated for one or more non-melanoma skin cancers each year. Given its close proximity to some of the world’s best beaches and its average of 300 days of sunshine per year, the Gold Coast is one of the country’s leading skin cancer hotspots. In the last financial year, Dr Layt treated 700 Gold Coasters for skin cancer-related cases and he expects numbers to rise again this year, which is why he and his colleagues at Pindara Private Hospital are so passionate about supporting preventative measures and educational campaigns wherever possible. The Design Awards present Pindara Private Hospital with a unique opportunity to provide emerging designers with the encouragement and tools required to create protective swimwear that can help play an important role in saving lives. More information about Australian Resort and Swim Week including ticket details can be found at goldcoastswimfashionfestival.com.au 64 Pindara Magazine 2016
Pindara Private Hospital Magazine - Issue Eight
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