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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

Smoking in Aboriginal Communities

Smoking remains one of the main health challenges within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. A continued focus on community-led programs and culturally strong approaches is helping people to reduce smoking and nicotine use, and to live longer and healthier lives. The positive impact of these efforts can be seen in the steady decline in smoking across many communities.

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Quitline for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

Quitline services across Australia have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander counsellors who are ready to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to quit smoking or vaping. They can also support community who are using vapes to quit the smokes. To get Culturally sensitive support to quit anywhere across Australia, call 13 7848 and ask to speak with a counsellor for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Quitline - FAQs

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Quitline is a counselling and support service for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who want to quit smoking or vaping. We also support mob who are using vapes to quit the smokes.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Quitline Podcasts

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Quitline is proud to present our podcast series, 'Quit Stories'. These podcasts are stories from Community Members who have gone through the process of quitting and come out the other side to tell their story - to inspire and empower our Mob to do the same.

How to support your mob to become smoke free

Quitting smoking can be a team effort. If someone in your community is trying to quit smoking, there are steps you can use to guide them through the journey.

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Aunty Hazel's story

My name is Aunty Hazel and I’m from Dimboola Victoria. My mob is Wotjobaluk and I am an elder. I had never intended to give up smoking but on the 11th February 2021, that all changed.

Naomi's story

When life was stressful, Naomi looked to cigarettes for support. Through ups and downs, smoking was a solid constant. Quitting helped to remind Naomi of her own strength. Find out how that confidence led to a healthier life for her and her daughter.

Tackling Indigenous Smoking

Tackling Indigenous Smoking rates is part of Quit's long-term commitment to Aboriginal programs.

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