Training and resources for stroke clinicians
Stroke clinicians are well placed to deliver smoking cessation brief advice to patients. A brief advice conversation helps patients access best practice smoking cessation care, and is quick and effective. Quit and Stroke Foundation have partnered to provide online training and resources to stroke clinicians, assisting them to support patients to stop smoking and improve stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) outcomes.
ResourceTraining and resources - for other health settings
Tobacco smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death and disease in Australia. As the evidence for a link between smoking and COVID-19 continues to grow, it has never been more important to support people who smoke to quit.
ResourceQuit education and training for health professionals
A range of online resources and training for professionals working in different settings is available, developed by Quit in consultation with health professionals. The resources and training equips professionals with the skills, confidence and knowledge to provide smoking cessation care. Brief advice training courses are available - explore more through the relevant link below.
ResourceQuit Education Portal FAQ
If you are experiencing problems accessing your course, or you have questions about using the Quit Education Portal, please see our list of frequently asked questions.
ResourceExplainer: Shisha pipes vs. cigarettes
What is shisha? Does shisha contain nicotine, and is it worse for you than smoking?
ResourceResources to support culturally and linguistically diverse communities
Cancer and chronic illness don’t discriminate – they affect people from all cultures and language backgrounds. That’s why we provide a range of resources to support culturally and linguistically diverse communities to quit smoking or vaping.
ResourceSmoking in multicultural communities
In 2020, over one quarter (30%) of Australian residents were born overseas,(1) and in 2016, 21% of Australians spoke a language other than English at home.(2)
ResourceHow to support your mob to become smoke free
Quitting smoking can be a team effort. If someone in your community is trying to quit smoking, there are steps you can use to guide them through the journey.
ResourceNaomi's story
When life was stressful, Naomi looked to cigarettes for support. Through ups and downs, smoking was a solid constant. Quitting helped to remind Naomi of her own strength. Find out how that confidence led to a healthier life for her and her daughter.
ResourceSmoking in the Aboriginal Community
Smoking prevalence within Aboriginal communities is still much higher than in non-Aboriginal communities. Stark figures such as a life expectancy 10 years younger than non-Aboriginal people, reaffirm the need for continued commitment to Aboriginal programs to tackle smoking.
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