Danger Sun Overhead

At DSO we know how crucial it is to look after each other every day when it comes to sun safety and heat stress.

Looking after our mates is what we do – which is why we have been so pleased to support recent events such as the Mates in Energy Golf Day and the BTG Footy Day supporting Mates in Construction.

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Vale Professor Richard Scolyer AO

Along with many others in the community, DSO recognises and mourns the passing of melanoma scientist and former Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer who at the aged of 59 lost his fight on Sunday with incurable and aggressive stage four brain cancer.

Richard was a renowned pathologist and a world authority on skin cancer and melanoma diagnoses. His work has undoubtedly saved thousands of lives and transformed melanoma and skin cancer research and diagnosis across the globe.

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The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is All In – a call for all Australians to commit to reconciliation wholeheartedly, every day, and take action to make change.

As this year’s National Reconciliation Week draws to a close DSO recommits to reconciliation and justice for First Nations’ People.

We are so thrilled to also share our beautiful artwork which is proudly displayed in our DSO meeting room which was created by our wonderful friend – unionist and artist Lara Watson.

Keep a look out in the future for some amazing new DSO merchandise which will showcase this beautiful artwork designed specifically for DSO.

What an amazing turnout at the ETU members meeting!

Thank to the ETU for the opportunity to attend and spread the sun safety message.

Delivering the DSO program to BERT/ CIRT members has always been a key focus of the work of DSO. We couldn’t do it without the active support of Delegates like Pat Bromley from Woodford Youth Detention Centre Besix Watpac, Dutchy from Hutchies Logan Reserve School and Shaun Patterson from the Cairns Hospital Hansen Yunken project. DSO also delivered training at the John Holland Cairns Water Security Stage 1 Project today where we trained over 100 workers.

These are just some of the amazing Delegates who continue to support the work of DSO keeping their workmates safe in high-risk outdoor industries where skin cancer rates are the highest.

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May is globally recognised as Skin Cancer Awareness month which for DSO means we double down on our efforts to raise awareness about prevention, detection and sun safety.

We have been raising awareness this month at various events, including the Gold Coast, Moreton Bay region and Brisbane Labour Day events. We have been training across various Educational Institutions (including TAFE and PICAC campuses) and also working with the CFMEU , ETU and PPTEU Delegates to bring the BERT/CIRT sponsored workshops to a number of Building and Construction projects.

Australia is the skin cancer capital of the world but fortunately, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable cancers. By sharing facts about the dangers of unprotected sun exposure and encouraging people to check their skin for warning signs, we can and will save lives.

But we can’t do this work alone.

So this Skin Cancer Awareness month make sure you contact DSO to book your workshop today!

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DSO were in attendance at the Workers Memorial Day services held in Brisbane and the Gold Coast yesterday . They were both incredibly touching tributes arranged by the BTG Unions to recognise those workers and their families who have lost their lives on the job. We provided complimentary sunscreen at each of the events as our way to support the ongoing safety and education of workers.

We honour the hundreds of working people killed and injured on the job every year. Mourn for the dead. Fight for the living.

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ETU Delegates have been sensational in jumping in quickly in 2026 to secure DSO training across a number of sites.

The most recent being sessions delivered at QTMP in Torbanlea and the Cross River Rail project.

We really appreciate the efforts of ETU Delegates Jacob and Jason (Spud) in getting DSO in to train electricians on these big projects about the dangers of prolonged exposure to UVR and strategies to minimise the danger of skin cancer and heat stress.

Big shout out to the ETU and CIRT for their ongoing support of DSO in getting the sun safety message out across industry!

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At DSO we know that training throughout the regions is crucial. Some of the highest rates of sun burn and skin cancer diagnosis occur throughout regional Queensland. Our facilitators have been delivering sessions at EQL and TAFE QLD throughout Cairns, Toowoomba, Mackay with more sessions planned next week in Townsville, Maryborough, Rockhampton and Torbanlea.

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