Staying Quit

Support After Quitting

To have the best chance of quitting and staying a non-smoker, you need to know what you're in for. Have a strong reason to quit and be prepared with strategies for cravings.

Benefits of Staying Quit

The single best thing you can do for your health and your future is to quit. The moment you stop smoking your body begins to repair itself.

Common Concerns

Worried about quitting smoking? Here are some common concerns we hear from people who are thinking about quitting.

Get Supported

There are many resources that can help you start your journey towards being, and staying, smoke-free. Find tips and support services you can use as part of your quit strategy.

Stories from others like you

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Charlie's Story

March 31, 2017

This is probably the only time that I’ve really tried quitting, probably a year ago when I hit 40.

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Doreen's Story

November 12, 2021

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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Update from Cheryl

June 8, 2017

The amount of money I have saved is insane. It's not about the money but more about lifestyle now.

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Chris' Story

March 17, 2017

My parents were smokers, and my father’s parents were smokers, so it sort of it gets sort of handed down through generations, so if you can break that cycle…

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Melissa's Story

September 1, 2014

My someone who was my inspiration to stop smoking is my 5 year old son.

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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.

Quit Tools

Quit Apps

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

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.

Get Started with a GP

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

Free Quit Support

Talk to the Quitline

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

My QuitBuddy App

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

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Proven Tips To Quit

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

Find tips on quitting