We all have different reasons for quitting smoking or vaping. Discover your reason.
Why quitQuitting is a journey and, with the right plan and support, you can achieve your goal.
How to quitQuitting can take practice. Keep up your quitting journey to break free from smoking or vaping for good.
Staying quitTalking to someone about quitting can be challenging, but with the right information you can help them take positive action for their wellbeing.
Helping othersSpeak directly with a trained quit counsellor. Our team are available to provide confidential and free support, a quit plan tailored just for you, and answer all your questions.
Call 13 7848Access our comprehensive suite of tools and tactics designed to help you quit smoking successfully. From quit plans to cost calculators, find the support you need on your journey to becoming smoke-free.
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Last updated February 2025
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Where do you begin? What are some strategies that would suit your lifestyle? What are some useful tips to know?
We've gathered all the info you'll need to plan ahead and quit successfully.
Focusing on why you want to quit smoking or vaping can help motivate and keep you on track. Some common reasons are:
have more time with friends and family
improve health
reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals
freedom from nicotine dependence
be a good role model
family planning.
What are your reasons to stop smoking or vaping?
Ever noticed how certain things trigger your smoking or vaping? There may be specific situations which make you have a craving. Once you have worked out what your triggers are, you can use strategies to avoid or conquer them. Learn how to recognise your triggers.
If you have a smoke or vape after your quit date, don’t give up on quitting – it’s a common part of the process. Treat it as a sign that you need to revise your strategies. Try not to be discouraged or waste your energy on self-blame. Learn more about slip-ups.
Some people crave alcohol when they are smoking, and crave cigarettes when they are drinking. Read about the reasons and how you might manage these circumstances.
Stopping smoking or vaping? Take a step by step approach to building your stop smoking or vaping plan using the My Quit Plan tool.
Quitline counsellors can help guide you to create a personalised quit plan that works for you, and provide guidance and encouragement along the entire quitting journey. Quitline counsellors can also support you if you are using vapes to stop smoking. Learn more about how Quitline can help.
It's also a good idea to speak with your GP or pharmacist. They can advise if any medications are appropriate to help you stop smoking and/or vaping.
An important part of stopping smoking or vaping is about changing the habits (the actions and routines) that lead you to smoke or vape. Watch one of our Quitline counsellors talk about ways to break your habits.
You may feel like smoking or vaping is a huge part of your life. It’s common to feel nervous about giving it away. Here are some tips for building confidence.
For your best chance of quitting smoking for good, know what you’ll gain and have a clear plan that suits your lifestyle. See three ways to maximise your chances of quitting for good.
Did you know that nicotine can worsen stress? There are healthy ways to ease anxiety without reaching for a cigarette or vape.
Quitline counsellors share their tips on healthy ways to ease stress and anxiety without reaching for a cigarette or vape.
Practical tips on how to distract yourself and create new routines to stop smoking or vaping, from people who've done it!
We all get stressed and have different ways of dealing with it. If you smoke or vape, it's tempting to reach for a cigarette or vape when things are tough. Try these strategies next time you're stressed out and having cravings.
Speak directly with a trained quit specialist. Our counsellors are available to provide immediate support, personalised quit plans, and answer all your questions.
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Focusing on your motivation and identifying and planning for triggers can help you quit.
