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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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.

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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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Kay's Story

October 1, 2021

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

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Johnna's Story

April 28, 2017

If I carried on smoking I was killing myself, I know I was, I could feel it in my lungs.

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Tarryn's Story

February 10, 2017

When I got really, really, really sick with pneumonia I almost died, and it was a bit of a wakeup call.

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Kim's Story

October 1, 2013

I tried every technique there was to quit smoking. It turned out the only thing I did need was a good reason.

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