Supporting LGBTIQA+ communities to become smokefree
Did you know: Smoking rates in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) communities are about double the national average? Quit is a culturally safe space, here to empower people in the LGBTIQA+ community who smoke to quit. Quitline counsellors can also support you to quit vaping, or support you if you're using vapes to stop smoking.
ArticleTalking to your doctor or pharmacist about quitting
Your GP or pharmacist is an excellent first point of contact if you're thinking about quitting smoking or vaping.
ArticleGot a question about quitting? Quitline answers the big 4
It's common to worry about how you'll cope with stopping smoking or vaping, or what you'll do with the extra time quitting affords. Quitline counsellors answer some common questions they receive on Quitline 13 7848:
ArticleThe health benefits of quitting smoking
As soon as you quit, your body starts to repair. Find out about all the health benefits of quitting.
ArticleThe Health Risks of Smoking
Smoking kills around 2 out of every 3 people who smoke all their life. But smoking affects your health throughout your life. Here’s how.
ArticleThe risks of being a "social smoker"
Have you heard yourself saying "But I only smoke with mates or when I have a drink"? Or "But I only smoke 1-2 cigs"? Then this article is for you.
ArticleThe risks of smoking while pregnant
When you're pregnant, you may feel like there's a lot of pressure around you to quit. But you don’t have to feel alone. Wherever you’re at with your smoking, Quitline counsellors will support you with care, respect and without judgement.
ArticlePreparing to quit
Thinking of stopping smoking or vaping? Where do you begin? What are some strategies that would suit your lifestyle?
ArticleTop strategies to cope with withdrawal
Nicotine withdrawal symptoms such as cravings, feeling irritable, feeling anxious and finding it hard to concentrate, can be a challenge.
ArticleThe truth about rollies
Rollie (roll-your-own) tobacco may seem more natural and fresh, but over 10% of a rollie pouch is chemical additives. In fact, rollie tobacco contains at least as many additives by weight as the tobacco in tailor-made cigarettes. Some of these additives make the toxic smoke feel less harmful than it really is and can cause further damage to your body.
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