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How counselling can help you quit smoking or vaping

Trying to quit smoking or vaping? Discover how counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy can support you to change habits and stay quit.

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How can Quitline help?

Quitline counsellors can help you create your own step-by-step plan to quit smoking or vaping, and support you throughout your quit journey.

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How to practise 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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Quit 可以帮助您戒掉香烟或电子烟

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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Celebrating 40 years of Quitline counselling

Generations of Australians have been supported to quit smoking and vaping. With a wealth of experience, Quitline counsellors are here to support people to quit, every step of the way.

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Understanding emotional triggers

Do you smoke and/or vape when you’re stressed, excited or bored? Emotions can trigger cravings.

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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Quitline - FAQs

Aboriginal Quitline is a counselling and support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to quit smoking or vaping.

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Understanding why you smoke or vape

The journey towards quitting starts with understanding why you smoke or vape. Here, we look at three aspects of addiction that will help train your brain to live without smoking or vaping.

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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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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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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.

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Cutting down to quit smoking

You may find the idea of quitting all at once overwhelming. If you decide to cut down on your way to quitting for good, here are a few tips.