Health Warnings Campaign (2006)
The Graphic Health Warnings Campaign was launched on 14 February 2006, to raise awareness of the introduction of the graphic health warnings system.
The graphic health warnings aim to increase knowledge of the health effects related to smoking, to encourage quitting and to discourage relapse or smoking initiation.
The system includes 14 graphic warnings with accompanying warning statements and explanatory messages and are required to cover 30% of the front and 90% of the back of cigarette packs. The health warnings are rotated in two sets of seven warnings, Set A and Set B , alternating every 12 months to optimise learning and keep the messages fresh.
An evaluation of the effectiveness of the graphic health warnings on tobacco products was undertaken in 2008. The evaluation and its supporting documents can be found at: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phd-tobacco-eval-graphic-health-warnings-full-report
Reasons to quit
Every cigarette you don’t smoke is doing you good. There are many health benefits to quitting, some of which you’ll be able to notice within hours or days. Similarly, within days, you’ll also notice the extra money in your pocket you’ve saved from quitting.
Ways to quit
Quitting smoking can be one of the most difficult, yet rewarding things a person can do. Most smokers' say they would like to quit, and may have tried at least once. These tips and facts will assist you in quitting for good.
Help and support
Quitting smoking can be hard, but you’re not alone. Quitline and Quit Coach can offer the support and guidance you need to quit for good.
Health Professionals
General practitioners and other health care professionals have an important role to play in assisting patients to quit. This section provides useful information, specific to health care professionals.