Over 105 non-for-profit organisations in Queensland have benefited from newly created shade structures as part of the 2018 SunSmart Shade Creation Initiative.
Schools, childcare centres, sporting and community clubs are among those who cater to children, allowing them to be eligible for the government scheme.
With more than 3,600 Queenslanders diagnosed with a melanoma annually, Cancer Council Queensland believes this initiative is vital for the state.