Guided tour - Slip! Slop! Slap! and SunSmart campaigns at Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)

Guided tour - Slip! Slop! Slap! and SunSmart campaigns at Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM · 30 min. (Australia/Melbourne)
Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)
Guided tour

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Cancer Council Victoria is offering personalised tours of its new sponsored exhibition on skin cancer prevention, which is on display at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI). ACMI is the national museum for film and television, and sits in Federation Square, a heritage site since 2019. The exhibition focuses on the films made for the iconic Slip! Slop! Slap! and SunSmart campaigns. It provides insight into the historic background of these campaigns and their broader ramifications. Viewers have the opportunity to wear headphones and experience the films, which have been remastered but retain their historic vibe.

The tour will be guided by Cancer Council Victoria’s historian, Dr Thomas Kehoe, who will provide insight into developing the history, the context in which the ads were made, their effects, and the curatorial process. He will also discuss the benefits of cancer control advocates working with museums to reach new audiences and to bring new supporters into the narrative of cancer control. The tour will take approximately 30 minutes from meeting at the entrance to ACMI, walking through the gallery, spending time at the exhibition, and then answering questions.

Dr Thomas Kehoe will conduct the visit.

WHEN: From 2.30pm to 3.00pm

WHERE: ACMI Lobby at the Federation Square level (you’ll see coloured couches, an information desk, a coffee cart)

Cancer Council VictoriaCancer Council Victoria is a leading, not-for-profit organisation that has been at the forefront of cancer control since 1936. With a mission to prevent cancer, empower people, and save lives, Cancer Council Victoria offers hope to the 38,000+ Victorians diagnosed with cancer each year. One in two Victorian’s will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85. Because that’s too many, we are committed to delivering bold, evidence-based programs that tackle all cancers. To do this, we fund the best and brightest researchers in the state investing more than $26 million in world-class research every year. Our work focuses around our four goals Prevent, Detect, Care, and Research. From leading anti-smoking and sun safety campaigns to advocating for healthier environments and equitable access to screening, we are relentless in our attempt to reduce cancer risk. We also provide compassionate, practical support through our 13 11 20 Cancer Support service, helping people with cancer, and their loved ones to navigate the emotional, financial, and physical challenges of cancer. We work closely with communities, health professionals, and policymakers to ensure that no one is left behind, especially those in vulnerable or underserved groups. With almost 90 years of experience, a passionate network of supporters, and a deep commitment to equity and innovation, Cancer Council Victoria continues to lead the charge toward a cancer-free future.

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