Working with young people
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Are you working with young people?
Please find specific information and resources for supporting young people here.
- The ‘Vaping, Youth and Health’ e-learning package is available for use in all Tasmanian schools
- Tasmanian Department of Health ‘Guide to Supporting Young People to Quit E-cigarettes’
- RACGP ‘Supporting smoking & vaping cessation: A guide for health professionals’
QuitTas developed a dedicated youth-focused Tasmanian online hub. It was developed in consultation with Tasmanian young people and includes information on how to stop smoking or vaping. It has tools, such as a quiz, cost calculator and distractions wheel, as well as steps on how to quit. Use it to support you through the quitting journey. Check it out!
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Resources available:
Fact sheets:
- Don’t Let Vaping In (PDF)
- For parents and carers (PDF)
For teachers and schools:
E-cigarette and vaping resources for teachers and schools
Poster:
E-cigarettes and nicotine: the facts
Refer to Quitline here
Training
Quit Tasmania offers free 3 hour ‘Supporting People to Stop Smoking & Vaping’ training to service providers state-wide. For more information, see here.