Thomas' story
I really wanted to stop smoking, but quitting felt hard. I needed an approach that would work for me. I slowly removed smoking from the normal routines in my life. I told myself that wasn’t “quitting”, I was just choosing not to smoke, at least most of the time.
StoryCigarette packaging in Australia has changed. Here’s what you need to know.
From 1 April 2025, a range of new mandatory changes to tobacco products manufactured for sale in Australia came into effect, marking a significant step towards a healthier Australia.
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انتقلت ماريا من مصر إلى أستراليا منذ أكثر من 15 عامًا، ولم تتوقع أبدًا أن يتحول خيار خوض تجربة التدخين إلى إدمان طويل الأمد.
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StoryWhat is vaping?
Vapes are small, battery-operated devices that heat vape liquid or ‘juice’. The liquid turns into a chemical vapour that users breathe deeply into their lungs. This is vaping.
Articleقصة ماريا (Maria's story)
انتقلت ماريا من مصر إلى أستراليا منذ أكثر من 15 عامًا، ولم تتوقع أبدًا أن يتحول خيار خوض تجربة التدخين إلى إدمان طويل الأمد. كأم لأربعة أطفال ومعلمة روضة أطفال، وجدت نفسها تدخن ما يصل إلى عشر سجائر يوميًا حتى بدأت صحتها تدق ناقوس الخطر. كانت ماريا تعاني مع تفاقم الربو وعافيتها بشكل عام، وعرفت أنه يتعين عليها إجراء تغيير والإقلاع عن التدخين.
StorySmoking and melanoma
Australians are exposed to some of the highest levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the world, which is the leading cause of skin cancer, including deadly melanoma. Research shows that a melanoma diagnosis is more dangerous for people who smoke than for those who don’t.
ArticleThe end of menthol cigarettes
From 1 July 2025, tobacco products containing ingredients like menthol, and other flavours including clove and rum, can no longer be sold in Australia.
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