Thousands of Australians are choosing to give up smoking and vaping for good health.
The nicotine in cigarettes and vapes is highly addictive, which means quitting can be hard. But don't give up.
Quitting might take several attempts. You can learn something from every quit attempt, which will bring you one step closer to quitting for good.
Quit support services are proven to help people quit both vaping and smoking, and stay quit.
There are a lot of different ways to quit, and many people find using more than one way works best. Choose what works for you.
You can go to the Quit.org.au website for tips, strategies and information on what to expect as you quit.
Call the Quitline on 13 7848 to talk to a professional counsellor who has lots of experience helping people quit.
They will help you with confidential advice and support, and you can request a free callback for a time that works for you. If you require language support, Quitline will connect you with an interpreter via Translating and Interpreting Service.
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist about things like medications, gum and lozenges that can help reduce cravings and feelings of withdrawal.
Reach out to friends and family or community and religious leaders for support.
Use the free My QuitBuddy app. It has tips, games to distract you from cravings, and a community forum where you can share ideas with other people who are trying to quit. My QuitBuddy lets you track your progress, celebrate your wins and learn from times you struggle.
Give up smoking and vaping and improve your health. It's never too late to quit.
Find out more at health.gov.au/GiveUpForGood/translated