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Find information, support and resources that empower mob to live smoke and vape-free.
Last updated February 2026
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Smoking continues to impact many First Nations families and communities. At the same time, there is real strength and hope in the way our mob are coming together to support each other. Community-led programs, strong culture, and local leadership are helping people make changes in their own way.
Support is also available through Quit, which offers free and confidential help, including yarns with trained First Nations counsellors over the phone, online chat, text message support, and practical tools for every step of the quitting journey. Quit also provides culturally appropriate resources designed with and for First Nations communities.
More and more, mob are choosing to quit or stay smoke and vape-free. Open, caring conversations about both smoking and vaping are important, especially for our young mob. Every small step matters. Taking steps to look after health and wellbeing is an act of care for self, for family, and for the generations to come.
For many, smoking and/or vaping has been tied to stress, grief, and intergenerational trauma. Healing takes time, and support should always feel safe and respectful. By walking alongside each other with understanding and compassion, and by reaching out when the time feels right, our communities can continue to grow stronger, healthier, and more connected.
Beige is an Aboriginal Quitline counsellor.
Listen to her explain how the Aboriginal Quitline works.
Our Quitline counsellors provide friendly, supportive counselling to help you understand the harms of smoking or vaping and the benefits of quitting. Our team will guide you through various quitting methods and offer helpful tips to manage cravings, in a welcoming and non-judgemental manner.
We have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander counsellors who can support mob to quit smoking or vaping. Call 13 7848 and ask to speak with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander counsellor for culturally safe support.
Quitline is a safe space to empower people in LGBTIQA+ communities who smoke or vape to quit. LGBTIQA+ individuals will also find peers working in the service.
Smoking continues to impact many First Nations families and communities.
