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Effects of vaping on the body

We know that vaping can damage many parts of the body, including the lungs, brain, teeth and gums.

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Your quit vaping plan

Quitting vaping is a journey, and with the right plan, you can achieve your goal. Take a step-by-step approach and build a plan that fits your needs.

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Narito ang Quit upang tulungan kang huminto sa paninigarilyo o pag-vape

Quitting smoking is one of the most powerful choices you can make—not only for your own health but also for the people who matter most in your life.

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Help for people in LGBTIQA+ communities to quit

Smoking rates in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (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 quit smoking.

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Supporting LGBTIQA+ communities to become smokefree

Quit worked with LGBTIQA+ organisations, including Thorne Harbour Health, Minus 18 and Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF) to raise awareness of high smoking rates in the LGBTIQA+ community.

QuitFlicks Films: empowering LGBTIQA+ communities to quit smoking

Quit, Melbourne Queer Film Festival and Thorne Harbour Health proudly presents QuitFlicks, a series of short films celebrating filmmaking talent and smokefree messaging in LGBTIQA+ communities.

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Shisha pipes vs cigarettes

With its sweet smell from numerous bars & cafes in Victoria, people often mistakenly think that waterpipes (shisha & hookah) are less harmful than cigarettes.

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Health benefits of quitting smoking

As soon as you quit, your body starts to repair. Discover all the health benefits of quitting.

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Three ways to maximise your chances of quitting for good

Prepare for the first few days, reach out for support and make a plan for risky situations: 3 key steps towards being quit for good!

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What 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.

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How to practice quitting

You know the saying ‘practice makes perfect’? Well, it’s as true for people preparing to quit as it is for athletes and musicians.

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Talking 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.