Resources to support culturally and linguistically diverse communities

Cancer and chronic illness don’t discriminate – they affect people from all cultures and language backgrounds. That’s why we provide a range of resources to support culturally and linguistically diverse communities to quit smoking or vaping.

Australia is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. Some cultural and language groups within Australia experience disproportionately higher smoking rates than others.

Quit provides resources to support culturally and linguistically diverse communities, as well as organisations who work with and support these communities. Engaging and consulting with community members is an important part of our process to ensure our resources and messages are relevant, meaningful and resonate with the people they’re designed for.

Our resources:

• Real in-language stories from community members who have quit smoking, sharing their experiences to inspire others. English translations are also available on the webpages:
  • Sam’s story (Simplified Chinese)
  • Jason’s story (Simplified Chinese)
  • Ngun’s story (Vietnamese)
• Webpages in 8 languages with information on the benefits of quitting smoking or vaping, along with practical strategies and support to help you quit:
  • Arabic
  • Chinese – Simplified and Traditional
  • Greek
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Sinhalese
  • Tagalog
  • Vietnamese
• Posters in the 8 languages listed above, available for download through our Resource order form
• Information on shisha, including our webpage Shisha vs Cigarettes - How Shisha Affects Health (also available in Arabic) and our fact sheet Waterpipe tobacco smoking (shisha)
• Quitline 13 78 48 – a confidential telephone service – provides information, support and advice for people trying to stop smoking or vaping. A telephone interpreter service (TIS) is available and can be arranged for Quitline callers from a non-English speaking background. 

Quitline for culturally and linguistically diverse communities

Quitline 13 7848 is a confidential telephone service that provides information, support and advice for people trying to stop smoking or vaping. It is free, confidential and non-judgmental.

A telephone interpreter service is available and can be arranged for Quitline callers from a non-English speaking background.

Call 13 7848 and tell us you need an interpreter. We will get an interpreter in your language as soon as possible. Watch the video below to learn how to chat with Quitline using an interpreter.

You can also fill out the Request a callback form and tick the 'Interpreter required' box.

If you are referring a client or patient to Quitline, you can request an interpreter via the Quitline referral form.