Recently Kambala held the first Australian pilot of the Skin Care and Sun Safety Workshop in Schools. Inspired by Head Prefect, Sophie Alexander and the Year 8 Student Leadership Group, the event offers a theoretical experience hosted by a TikTok influencer combining learning experiences that investigate skin structure, genetics, myths and types of skin cancer. The choice to use Tik Tok is based on student media engagement, knowing that students are more likely to take advice from Tik Tok than any other platform.
The practical component of the workshop includes a UV image camera, the application and effectiveness of various sunscreens, a medical consequences station with Melanoma survivor Anne Gately, and a visit from current parent and plastic surgeon Dr Kelly Thornberry.
Through the support of the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and Sophie’s infectious energy and enthusiasm, we have had great exposure through a 2GB radio interview, and a Channel Nine Weekend Today interview with Sophie. This has culminated in an invitation for Sophie and I to attend Parliament House to speak with Deputy Premier Prue Car MP in November. In addition, Deputy Premier Car MP who is unable to attend the event due to Parliament sitting, kindly recorded a video introduction we will present at the Workshop.
Click here to view Sophie’s interview with Weekend Today.
Click here to view the recording from Deputy Premier Carr
Mr Simon Board
Head of PDHPE