Cancer Council ACT does not generally recommend sun protection behaviour (i.e. hat wearing and sunscreen application) when UV levels are under 3 due to the low risk associated with skin damage at this level.

In Canberra, UV levels drop and remain under 3 (low) all day, each day, around the June and July period and so the End of May is Hats Off Day for Canberra primary schools and early childhood services. This may assist Canberra children with their winter Vitamin D requirements.