Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

‍Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) program

Local Aboriginal health services have resources through their TIS program that are specific to their region. Find the TIS team closest to you to identify what resources you may be able to use with people accessing your services.

Moorditj Walyan

A specialised smoking and vaping prevention and cessation program designed to help support Aboriginal people. This revitalised program builds upon the foundation of Yarning It Up - incorporating feedback from community members and service providers. Through education, resources, and community support, Moorditj Walyan strives to create a healthier future for all.

For more information, please email emhs.mwalyan@health.wa.gov.au  

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Tobacco - Alcohol and Other Drugs Knowledge Centre

This web resource provides quality information and resources to support the reduction of harms associated with tobacco use among Aboriginal people.
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Mental health resources

‍Stress cycle of smoking

This poster breaks down the stress cycle of smoking.

Sane Australia brochure

The Australian Government in collaboration with Sane Australia has developed brochures for people living with a mental illness who would like to reduce and quit smoking. They also have information for people that are supporting people living with a mental illness to quit.
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Other resources

The Australian Government has posters, information sheets and flyers that have been designed for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Mentone Educational has educational resources for sale that can be used to talk to different people about smoking.