Steve's story
Steve started smoking at 16, at 22 he decided to give up, he just didn't see the point in it anymore.
StoryHow Dave quit smoking
Dave smoked for over 20 years, it became a part of his daily routine and habits. But when Dave and his partner decided to have a family, it spurred him on to quit, not just for him but for his daughter. Dave shares with us his tips for quitting, such as using stop smoking medication and how it's helped him to stay smokefree.
StorySue's success
Sue had been smoking for years, but when she realised it was time to quit, she went all in. From handy tips like cutting up straws to puff instead of a cigarette and rewarding herself with treats for not giving up, her story is inspirational!
StoryRon's reason to quit
Ron was a long time smoker, smoking for over 50 years. It took a stroke to wake up Ron and quit for good. Read for his tips on how he stayed quit for good.
StoryDianne's story: Do it for your children
Dianne was only 26 when she suffered a stroke, after thirteen years of smoking. Now thirty years smokefree, she says cigarettes are simply not worth risking your life for.
StoryGraham was 13 years old when he tried his first cigarette
I was brought up in an era where the Marlboro man told you it was cool to smoke. My parents and grandparents smoked. I used to be sent to the local milk bar to buy my mother’s viscount cigarettes and my father’s tobacco.
StoryAndrea Quit and Won
One of ten You Quit You Win competition winners, Andrea shares her story of how quitting her 40-year smoking habit allowed her huge financial and lifestyle gains, affording her an overseas holiday every year.
StoryTo my grand kids, I’m now a superhero
It took Ian a few attempts to quit but when he stopped smoking for good, he got a new lease on life and superhero status. One of ten You Quit You Win competition winners, Ian shares his story.
StoryGraham's Story
What started as a tickle in his throat progressed to Graham having to endure months of brutal treatment involving daily doses of radiation and the strongest chemotherapy available.
StoryHow Quitline helped Amanda achieve her quitting goal
Amanda smoked 10 - 12 cigarettes a day before quitting with the help of a Quitline counsellor. Hear how she worked with Quitline to stop smoking (and save enough money to buy a car) and find out what tips she found most helpful.
Story