Steps to quit

Steps to quit

Follow our online step by step guide to quitting.

This is a great way to quit but before you start, find out what you need to know.  Each section has information and activities to help you quit.

Step 1 - Find your reasons to quit. Exploring why you want to quit is an important first step to quitting success.

Step 2 - Make a plan. Having a plan helps you through the tough times like stress and cravings.

Step 3 - Put your plan into action. Now it's time to put all your work into practice and quit.

Step 4 - Staying on track. The worst is over, but here's some tips for coping with the tough times.

Over the years we've learned a lot about how to quit smoking from the people who know - the thousands of Australians who have stopped smoking for good.  What we have learned is all here with our online step by step quitting guide.

It's got the facts that show quitting is the right choice. And it's got plenty of ideas about how you can quit.

Like all good things, it's going to take some time and effort for you to quit smoking, but thousands of smokers in Australia have already stopped. You can too.

Did you know?

Within two months after quitting your lungs will no longer be producing extra phlegm caused by smoking!

Step 1: Find your reasons to quit

The first step is to think carefully about why you want to quit. Being clear about why you want to quit smoking can be a very powerful tool.

Step 2: Make a plan

Planning can help you understand why you smoke and set up some quitting strategies, and planning can be done quickly.

Step 3: Put your plan into action

Now it's time to put all your work into practice and quit.

Step 4: Stay on track

Learn to enjoy and value your new smokefree lifestyle and start to think of yourself as a non-smoker.