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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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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. 

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.

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

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.