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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.

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.

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Tobacco x the environment – a tale of pollution, poison and poverty

Quitting smoking could be the next big thing you do for the environment.

Is COVID-19 a reason to quit smoking?

COVID-19 has hit the WA community… and there has never been a better time to quit!

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Make Smoking History Program

Community and health services can access our free program to help identify solutions for addressing smoking within their organisation.

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Are E-cigarettes the Answer? Depends who's asking.

A recap of Associate Professor Becky Freeman's presentation on all things e-cigarettes.

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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 Methods

Cold Turkey Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)Quitline Other Stop Smoking Medications

What's Right For Me?

Everyone’s quitting journey is different, so you should find the support that works for you. Getting the right support can go a long way.

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Quit Apps & Tools

Track your quitting progress, such as days smoke-free, cigarettes avoided, health gained and dollars saved.

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Support After Quitting

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Help Others To Quit

Supporting someone while they quit is one of the most important things you can do to help them have a longer, healthier life.

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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.

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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.

Quit Online

Using quitting tools online gives you structure, motivation, new skills and confidence.

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.

Real Quitting Experiences

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October 29, 2021

I promised my Dad, and then he passed on, so I sort of made the commitment for him.

August 27, 2021

The Sponge Campaign

‘Sponge’ is a remake of a 1979 television advertisement which was so successful in its day that tobacco lobbyists attempted to have it banned. In the updated ad by Cancer Institute NSW, a sponge is used to demonstrate the amount of cancer-producing tar which goes into the lungs of a pack-a-day smoker over the course of one year.

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Further Information

Tobacco x the environment – a tale of pollution, poison and poverty

Quitting smoking could be the next big thing you do for the environment.

Is COVID-19 a reason to quit smoking?

COVID-19 has hit the WA community… and there has never been a better time to quit!

From targeting 15 to making smoking history - Our campaign history

Do you remember the first anti-smoking campaign you saw? Chances are if you live in WA it was a Make Smoking History campaign.

Types Of Smoking

Tobacco comes in many forms, including:

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Smoking & The Law

Read about smoking & the law in WA:

Smoke-free public places Sale and supply of tobacco Smoke-free workplaces

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.

Community Services

For Community Services

Why Does Tobacco Matter?

News & Stories From The Sector

Access our free program to identify tailored solutions for addressing smoking within your community and health services. Read about the program, the project overview and view our current partners.

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Training & Resources

Staff Training

Online training programs with a variety of courses available.

Resources For Partners

Resources to provide the best support service.

Useful Links

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

Help Someone To Quit

Make a difference to a client, friend, or family member.

Are E-cigarettes the Answer? Depends who's asking.

A recap of Associate Professor Becky Freeman's presentation on all things e-cigarettes.

Harry Hunter Rehabilitation Centre

Harry Hunter Recovery Centre partnered with Make Smoking History (MSH) to help make smoking cessation part of their routine care, and to increase access to smoke-free areas across the site.

Cancer Council WA Accommodation Lodges

Cancer Council WA believes it is important to support cancer patients to reduce the risk from smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke.

Health Professionals

Evidence-Based Cessation

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Publications & Resources

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.

We also provide access to free online training to help you talk about smoking with your clients or patients using the brief advice model. Brief advice training will help you address smoking effectively within a short conversation.

If you’re looking for quit smoking resources, visit Publications.

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Free Quit Support

Talk to the Quitline

Quitline is a confidential advice and information service for people who want to quit smoking. For the cost of a local call (except mobile phones), a trained advisor can help you to plan and develop strategies to quit smoking and stay stopped. You can also use webchat during opening hours.

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

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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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