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01 Oct 2019... What is in shisha tobacco? Shisha tobacco is usually a combination of tobacco prepared in molasses and flavoured with fruit flavours. Shisha smoke contains large amounts of nicotine, carbon monoxide, tar and other toxins. The water in the shisha does not remove any of the toxins. The fruit flavour does not make it a healthy choice

01 Feb 2018... Health promotion information sheet on smoking and vision loss. With information on how smoking affects the eyes, which eye problems worsen with smoking, what can be done and where to seek help and services. This information is also available in audio formats.

01 Mar 2014... Guide to products to help you quit smoking, including nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum, lozenges, sublingual tablets and inhalers) and medication. Also includes other strategies to help you quit.

01 May 2017... A factsheet providing a summary of health harms of shisha tobacco.

Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes, often called ‘vapes’, are electronic devices designed to deliver vapourised liquids into the lungs. There are many different styles of vapes available and they can be difficult to spot. The main ingredient in vapes is propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine or glycerol, and they often also contain nicotine, flavours and other chemicals. Vapes may contain harmful chemicals that aren’t listed on the pack. The biggest misunderstanding about vapes is that they are harmless compared to cigarettes. This is not true. Vapes are not safe.

This fact sheet outlines what shisha is, what is in shisha tobacco, and the reasons why shisha smoke is harmful. It also provides more shisha facts and outlines the current shisha laws in NSW. 

24 Nov 2023... This video tells you why vaping is bad for you and how it can make you dependent on nicotine. You will learn what is in vapes, how they affect your brain, your mood, and your lungs, and how they can make you smoke more or start smoking. You will also get some advice on how to stop smoking and vaping with some help from experts.

07 Jun 2024... This short video is part of the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care's 'Give up for good' campaign to give up smoking and vaping.   

01 Mar 2021... Information about Shisha and the risk of COVID-19.

07 Jun 2024... These frequently asked questions provide information on vaping and quitting, including how vaping affects your physical and mental health. It also contains information on how to quit and support resources.

An animated video that gives you reasons on why you should quit smoking.

01 May 2017... A factsheet for businesses providing a summary of victorian tobacco control laws that apply to the sale, advertising and use of shisha tobacco for businesses.

01 Oct 2019... The fact sheet is for health professionals and explains what is in shisha tobacco, who smokes it and why and how it does impact on health.

01 Nov 2022... Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do to reduce your cancer risk. This factsheet offers reasons to quit and has information on approaches to quitting, recommendations, and coping with recovery symptoms.

24 Nov 2023... This video reveals the truth about vapes and e-cigarettes in Australia. You will find out how some companies are misleading you about what is in vapes and how they can harm your health. You will also learn about the laws that are changing soon and how they will affect you. You will also get some tips on how to quit smoking and vaping with the help of professional services. 

28 Jul 2016... This easy read factsheet talks about how smoking can cause gum disease, tooth decay and other oral health issues.

01 May 2017... This fact sheet provides general guidance on the smoking restrictions in outdoor drinking areas and their interaction with smoke-free outdoor dining areas, from 1 August 2017.

01 Aug 2017... This fact sheet provides general guidance on the smoking ban in outdoor dining areas and complying with Victoria's smoke-free outdoor dining laws from 1 August 2017.

25 Oct 2024... Use these translated social media tiles to promote the changes to vaping in Australia from 1 October 2024.

30 Sep 2024... This fact sheet contains information for parents and carers on the changes to vaping in Australia.

01 Nov 2017... A factsheet providing a summary of tobacco control laws that apply to the sale, advertising and use of shisha tobacco for the community.

01 Feb 2018... Audio information on smoking and vision loss. With information on how smoking affects the eyes, which eye problems worsen with smoking, what can be done and where to seek help and services.

07 Dec 2023... A fact sheet about vaping developed by the Queensland Government.

07 Jun 2024... These frequently asked questions provide information on smoking and quitting, including how smoking affects your physical and mental health, and those around you. They also contain information on how to quit and support resources.

07 Jun 2024... Learn more about the harms of smoking, how to quit and support options to help you give up for good. 

08 Jul 2024... Learn how to talk to your child about vaping. Discuss the risks, get informed, ask and listen, and address misconceptions. Your conversation can make a big difference in their health and well-being.

07 Jun 2024... Frequently asked questions about vaping for parents and carers.

07 Jun 2024... This guide will help you approach the topic of vaping with your child or a young person you care about.

05 Jun 2024... This short video on quitting vaping is part of the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care's 'Give up for good' campaign to give up smoking and vaping. 

01 Oct 2019... What is in shisha tobacco? Shisha tobacco is usually a combination of tobacco prepared in molasses and flavoured with fruit flavours. Shisha smoke contains large amounts of nicotine, carbon monoxide, tar and other toxins. The water in the shisha does not remove any of the toxins. The fruit flavour does not make it a healthy choice.

01 Oct 2019... Is shisha harmful to me, my baby or my young children? YES! Shisha smoke is toxic. It contains chemicals, including carbon monoxide and tar, which are bad for your health and those around you. Smoking shisha can lead to problems in your pregnancy. It can also harm your baby and young children.

This fact sheet contains information about what vapes and shisha and are, how they are harmful, reasons not to smoke vapes or shisha, and current laws around shisha and vapes in NSW. 

01 Jul 2024... Quitting smoking is hard. But the alternative? That’s harder. Every time you choose not to smoke, your health improves. Give up smoking for good.

07 Jun 2024... This fact sheet provides useful information on the harmful effects vaping may be having on your child or young person you care about.

07 Jun 2024... Learn more about the harms of vaping, how to quit and support options to help you give up for good.

01 Dec 2016... When you smoke you are at higher risk of developing heart disease and having a heart attack.

04 Oct 2022... The campaign, developed by Quit, is designed to raise awareness of some of these tobacco product manipulations and the harm they cause with a focus on modifications made to filters and roll-your-own tobacco, and the masking agents and additives that are added to tobacco.

There are many different styles of electronic cigarettes or ‘vapes’ available. The biggest misunderstanding about vapes is that they are harmless compared to cigarettes. This is not true. Vapes are not safe. Spotting vapes can be difficult because they often resemble common school items like highlighter pens, markers and USB drives. Knowing the different shapes and types of vapes is a first step to help protect young people from the risks of vaping.

07 Dec 2023... A fact sheet developed by the Queensland Government about the serious health risks of vaping.

01 Jul 2024... These Queensland Health vaping resources have been co-designed with 21 consultants from Queensland’s multicultural communities. The resources feature community and faith leaders who talk about their experiences with vaping and why it’s bad for your health. These resources can be shared through your community and the communities you work with on social media and in local spaces like community centres, churches, mosques, etc.

13 Aug 2024... This video will help you approach the topic of vaping with your child or a young person you care about.

01 May 2017... A summary of the smoking ban in outdoor dining areas at food fairs and other organised events on complying with Victoria's smoke-free outdoor dining laws from 1 August 2017.

01 May 2017... A summary of the new smoke-free outdoor dining laws for the community on complying with Victoria's smoke-free outdoor dining laws from 1 August 2017.

30 Sep 2024... This fact sheet sheet contains information on the changes to vaping in Australia.

05 Jun 2024... This short video is part of the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care's 'Give up for good' campaign to give up vaping.