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As alternative tobacco products continue to be used in social settings, access to evidence-based information is essential. To support informed conversations, Quit has developed a shisha factsheet covering key information about shisha and the health harms associated with smoking it. Many people incorrectly believe that the water in a shisha pipe filters harmful substances from the smoke, but shisha smoke still contains harmful chemicals, and smoking shisha is harmful to health. Explore the factsheet and resources at https://bit.ly/2JQi78S.

A huge congratulations to everyone behind Flip the Vape Week 2026👏 The reach is impressive, but the positive impact on young people is what really stands out. We're proud to see initiatives like this making a difference in communities across Australia.

Australians who are trying to quit smoking or vaping can now create a free account on Quit.org.au to track their progress. They’ll receive: ✅ a dashboard providing tailored quitting tips and motivation ✅ a website experience that changes as their needs do ✅ the ability to track their quitting plan on any device. Would someone you support benefit from a Quit account? 👉 Explore account creation at Quit.org.au.

Support starts with a conversation. 💛 R U OK? Day is a reminder of the importance of checking in with the people around us and creating opportunities for meaningful conversations about mental health and wellbeing. For people who smoke or vape, a supportive conversation can also be an important first step towards positive health change. This R U OK? Day, help connect people to evidence-based support through Quitline (13 7848) and quit.org.au.

Leading public health organisations have banded together to welcome important new laws which strengthen the ability of Victorian tobacco licensing enforcement officers and Victoria Police to combat illicit tobacco. New powers include the ability to issue closure orders to retailers found trading without a tobacco licence or selling illicit tobacco.   The announcement brings Victoria in line with other states and territories which have taken strong action against illicit tobacco. It’s now time to see the new laws put into practice to best protect Victorians from the harms of addictive, cheap tobacco products.   And remember, regardless of where it is bought, or how much it costs, all tobacco is harmful. Smoking-related illness still kills 66 Australians every day. For support to quit, visit call 13 7848.  Lung Foundation Australia, Public Health Association of Australia, Stroke Foundation, Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance (ACDPA), Diabetes Victoria, Heart Foundation and Australian Medical Association (VIC). Read more: https://lnkd.in/gHqNKN5E

We’re joining Cancer Council Australia to flag that proposals to slash tobacco tax and legalise commercial vape sales risk undoing decades of progress in reducing smoking and preventing cancer. With daily smoking at a historic low of 5.6%, we're calling for continued focus on reducing nicotine addiction, strengthening enforcement against illicit tobacco, and protecting the next generation from the harms of smoking and vaping. Read our joint media release: https://lnkd.in/e9X2vSpU

The latest AIHW data shows that 90% of young people have never smoked, highlighting the impact of sustained tobacco control efforts. "Tobacco control in Australia has become increasingly complex. These findings demonstrate that a combination of policy, education, campaigns and services to support quitting are lowering Australians’ desire to keep using nicotine products." – Rachael Andersen, Quit Director These findings are a reminder that evidence-based tobacco control works, and that continued support is needed to help Australians overcome nicotine dependence and achieve successful quit outcomes. Want to learn more? Visit the link here: https://lnkd.in/gs7jQRaU

We're delighted to have Quit's vaping education resource - Seeing Through the Haze - featured in the latest National Education Summit eBook. The article ‘Vaping resources for educators, clear and classroom ready’ explores the role these resources can play in addressing youth vaping and helping students make informed decisions about their wellbeing. Read the full article in the eBook: https://lnkd.in/gAkVU6Xs If you're attending the National Education Summit this week, come and say hello to the Quit team. We'd love to chat about our evidence-based vaping education resources and how they can support your school. For more information on Seeing Through the Haze, visit https://lnkd.in/gE9J6U33 #SeeingThroughTheHaze #VapingPrevention #StudentWellbeing #Education

We're grateful to be part of this important initiative and to contribute to conversations that empower students to shape solutions for vaping prevention and cessation on campus. A big thank you to Holly Wild, Renee de Silva, and all partners involved in bringing together such a collaborative and innovative program. We're looking forward to seeing the ideas that emerge from the hackathon. #VapingPrevention #PublicHealth #HealthPromotion #QuitVictoria

We’re proud to launch 'Sounds Like' and 'One Step,' two campaigns focused on motivating and supporting people to quit smoking. Originally developed by Cancer Council Western Australia, 'Sounds Like' highlights the early health impacts of smoking, while 'One Step', developed by Quit, encourages people to approach quitting as a series of small, achievable steps. Together, the campaigns aim to build understanding of smoking harms and support greater confidence to quit. Grounded in research showing that combining motivational and capacity-building messaging drives the strongest behaviour change outcomes. Explore the ‘Sounds Like’ and 'One Step,' campaign resources and share them with your networks: https://lnkd.in/ePxDz9Sg