Quitline (13 7848) is a confidential, evidence-based telephone counselling service.
Highly skilled, friendly Quitline counsellors deliver behavioural interventions to help people stop smoking. This includes helping people to:
- Identify and manage triggers to smoke
- Manage nicotine withdrawal symptoms and cravings
- Build motivation, skills and confidence to quit
Aboriginal Quitline is also available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who smoke.
People who have a hearing or speech impairment can call via the National Relay Service. The option of an interpreter is also available for people who speak a language other than English.
There are many ways to contact Quitline:
- Call 13 7848 (cost of a local call, higher from mobile phones)
- Complete a ‘request a call back’ form online (visit your local website below)
- Health professionals can complete a referral form online (visit your local website below)
Quitline is available in each state and territory. For more information about your local Quitline service, visit: