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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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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.

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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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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Tobacco products FAQs

Although there are many types of tobacco products available with a range of different tobaccos and chemical additives, there are none that are known to be less harmful.

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Five things that happen when you quit

When you stop smoking or vaping, there are lots of benefits. Here are some of the things you have to look forward to!

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Smoking and vaping can cause poor sleep

It’s well known that a good night’s sleep contributes to your physical and mental health, and your overall happiness. But what is less known is that smoking and vaping can reduce both how much you sleep and the quality of the sleep you get, harming your health.

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Is smoking controlling you?

Do you find that smoking is a hassle? People who smoke tell us that they feel controlled by their cigarettes. They also say that it feels great to take control when they quit.

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How does smoking cause lung cancer?

Smoking causes most lung cancer, which in turn is the leading cause of cancer death in the world. And while new tests and therapies mean a better chance of successful treatment when lung cancer is found early, the best thing you can do for your lungs is to quit smoking.

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How much money is smoking costing you?

It's no secret that smoking is expensive. Exactly how much does it cost you? What could you be spending that money on?