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Tony's Story

Tony had been smoking for 35 years when he was diagnosed with a tumour in his lower jaw. The surgeon told him he needed to operate immediately to save his jaw bone.

Doreen's Story

I guess I’d just like to say that it definitely wasn’t an easy thing to do, I made several attempts and it's all about getting the nicotine out of your body so if people can work through that, also the knowledge from the health information on what damage it does.

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Why do some of us still get cravings weeks, months or even years after quitting nicotine?

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Access our free program to embed smoking cessation support within your community service. The Tackling Tobacco program aims to reduce smoking-related harm amongst priority populations in WA. We can offer support, training and resources to make lasting, positive changes within your organisation that will benefit the people you support.

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Quit For Your Health

Tobacco smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, including 69 known to cause cancer. These affect your mental and physical health.

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Quit If You're Pregnant

Quitting at any time during your pregnancy will reduce the risk of harm to you and your baby and staying quit will benefit you both too.

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Quit To Save Money

Cigarettes are an expensive habit and the cost is increasing every year. See how much money you are spending, and how much you could save.

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Quit For Loved Ones

Secondhand smoke is a cause of early death and disease in children and non-smoking adults, and there is no safe level of exposure.

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Quit Apps

Free apps such as My Quitbuddy can be a fun and practical way to quit and stay smoke-free.

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Quit Online

Using quitting tools online gives you structure, motivation, new skills and confidence.

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Quitline

The Quitline (13 7848) is a confidential telephone advice and information service for people who want to quit smoking.

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Get Started with a GP

Chat to your GP or pharmacist for advice on quitting medications and nicotine replacement products.

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Quit planner

We know quitting is hard, so we've created a new tool to help you plan your quitting journey.

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October 19, 2022

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Tony's Story

Tony had been smoking for 35 years when he was diagnosed with a tumour in his lower jaw. The surgeon told him he needed to operate immediately to save his jaw bone.

November 12, 2021

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Dorothy's Story

What put me off the smoking... I looked after my brother, he had lung cancer and he had half his lung taken off. I cared for him for 8 years.

February 13, 2025

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Quitting smoking is one of the most important decisions you can make—not just for your health, but for the people who care about you.

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Unpacking nicotine pouches: What you need to know

What they are? What the industry doesn't want you to know... and more!

I’ve just quit nicotine - how long until the cravings go away?

Why do some of us still get cravings weeks, months or even years after quitting nicotine?

Keeping Australian Kids Safe from Tobacco Industry Tactics

Why in 2024 are we still dealing with the harmful influence of tobacco companies on our young people?

Types Of Smoking

Tobacco comes in many forms, including:

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Smoking & The Law

Read about smoking & the law in WA:

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Smoking Costs

Use the quit savings calculator to see how much you are spending on smoking. Learn more about the costs of smoking.

Smoking Statistics

Some people are more likely to smoke than others. Learn more about who smokes.

Secondhand Smoke

Secondhand smoke is a cause of early death and disease in children and non-smoking adults. Learn more about secondhand smoke.

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Training Courses

Online and face to face training programs with a variety of courses available.

Resources For Partners

Resources to provide the best support service.

Useful Links

Links and information for people working with Aboriginal people, people living with a mental illness and people in correctional facilities.

Help Someone To Quit

Make a difference to a client, friend, or family member.

Hotels With Heart pilot project

The Hotels With Heart pilot project ensured homeless VIP guests were getting support and the best health care possible during their stay at Pan Pacific Perth.

Quitting smoking reduces financial stress: Learn how you can support clients

This blog was developed in partnership with the Community Relief and Resilience program.

Concurrent use of tobacco and other drugs: Implications for alcohol and other drug services

The combined use of tobacco and other drugs increases poor health outcomes.

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Find out the latest best-practice information to assist your patients or clients to quit smoking here.

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There are more people today who don't smoke than there are that do. Find out how they did it by reading their stories.

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The Quitline is a confidential telephone advice and information service for people who want to quit smoking.

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My QuitBuddy App

The My QuitBuddy App tracks your quitting progress, such as days smoke-free, cigarettes avoided, health gained and dollars saved.

Proven Tips To Quit

Some people think quitting is about willpower, but to quit successfully means being prepared, and understanding your smoking triggers.

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Make Smoking History

Make Smoking History was established in 2000 with the goal to reduce smoking in Western Australia. This is an initiative of Cancer Council WA and is jointly funded by the Department of Health WA, Healthway and Cancer Council WA.

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