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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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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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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.

June 23, 2022

Worried About You

We know it's hard, but quitting smoking can change not only your life, but also the lives of those who love you. To help you get there, we've put all the best tips in once place.

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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?

Big Tobacco's sneaky grip on Formula One

Is your favourite team driven by them?

Types Of Smoking

Tobacco comes in many forms, including:

Cigarettes Roll-Your-Own Shisha E-cigarettes and vaping

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

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Resources to provide the best support service.

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

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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

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

For information on smoking cessation in hospitals and support for your smoke-free policy, visit Smoke-free Health Services.

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Dee's Story

June 18, 2018

Every night I would need my Ventolin, wake up all night wheezing and finding it hard to breathe.

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May 9, 2018

We put a call out for stories from WA locals who quit for their health.

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Update from Daniel

June 30, 2017

I truly believe it is a something I will struggle with for a while. I still find myself daydreaming and reminiscing about cigarettes.

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Update from Levi

July 17, 2017

There are no rules saying how many times you must try to quit before you do for the last time.

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Quit Methods

There are so many different ways to quit, find the one that will work for you.

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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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Real Quitting Experiences

There are more ex-smokers today than there are smokers. Find out how they did it by reading their stories.

Latest News

We publish blogs on many different tobacco-related topics, you're sure to learn something new.

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Talk to the Quitline

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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