Referral to the Smoke-Free Pregnancy Project
The Quitline offers specialist advice to Tasmanian residents on stopping smoking. Clients can speak with an advisor who has been specially trained in quitting smoking during pregnancy. This is a free service for clients who are fax referred by their health professional. Clients can also access the Quitline by calling 13 QUIT (13 7848).
Referrals are faxed to Quit Tasmania giving permission for a trained advisor to call the client at a time convenient to them. A call-back service is also available for those clients wanting additional support and advice during the quitting process. These can be scheduled with the client during the first call.
Partners are also able to be access the Quitline for support and advice with quitting. Pregnant women are more likely to quit successfully if they have a partner who also quits or is a non-smoker.
When fax referring clients, please ensure that both parties have signed the fax referral form giving the Quitline permission to initiate the first call.
