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Last updated April 2026
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Young people in Australia who vape may be buying their vapes from tobacco shops or websites illegally supplying them. These products usually contain nicotine and are treated as ‘illicit vapes’ under Australian laws.
People 18 years and over can buy vapes from participating pharmacies in most states after a consultation with a pharmacist to help them quit smoking.
Vapes (also known as e-cigarettes) come in all shapes and sizes. They can look like everyday items commonly used by students such as a highlighter, a pen or USB, hoodie toggle, teddy bear or even a juice box. Some can be disposable, and some are small enough to fit into a pocket or a pencil case.
A vape can be identified by finding a mouthpiece. You may need to remove a cap to find this.
The easiest way to detect vape use is if there is an unexpected smell in the air from vape flavours. Teens tend to use fruity or sweet flavours, so this scent is usually sweet. Vapes come in flavours designed to be appealing, such as fruit (blueberry, cherry, grape, apple), mint/menthol or drinks (cola, pink lemonade).
Some children use large amounts of spray on deodorant to mask the smell of vaping.
Caring for children or teenagers who vape can be challenging, but there is help available.
Find more information about talking to children about vaping and supporting your child or call Quitline on 13 7848.
Quitline counsellors can provide parents and carers with information and advice about nicotine addiction in young people. Call 13 7848 to connect with Quitline for more information about vaping and how to support a young person who vapes.
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Vapes come in all shapes and sizes. E-liquids come in flavours likely to appeal to young people.
A vape can look like a USB stick.
A vape can look like a pen or highlighter, or even a USB.
