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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Britney's Story

February 1, 2017

If I did get sick from smoking, it would have taken a big toll on my family.

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Levi's Story

April 21, 2017

I’ve got two kids and I go to the park and I can’t, I can’t breathe, I can’t run after them or I’m that mum at the park having a smoke and like, trying to hide…

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Michael's Story

April 12, 2017

I tried my first cigarette when I was about 13 and I started smoking full time when I was about 16, once I quit school and started working.

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Update from Steven

June 23, 2017

I still live such a stressful, busy lifestyle, and yet I've managed to go another day, week or month of not having one. I've built a routine that has worked so well.

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Karen's Story

March 24, 2017

I know now, like it’s taken a long time, that I can’t be that person that has one cigarette here and there because I’ll just go straight back to it and I refuse to be that person anymore.

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Liz's Story

July 7, 2014

I smoked from the age of 13 and quit aged 30. At my worst I smoked 60 ciggies a day.

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