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The Australian Government announced funding to redevelop and modernise the My QuitBuddy app in the 2023–24 Budget. A new version of the app was launched in May 2025, with an updated design and additional ways to track you quit journey.
About My QuitBuddy
Quitting smoking and vaping can be difficult but My QuitBuddy is here to help you every step of the way. Designed to deliver you support in a way best-suited to you, My QuitBuddy helps you get, and stay, smoke-free and vape-free.
You can easily customise the My QuitBuddy app. For example:
- choose to quit ‘Now', prepare to quit ‘Later', or select ‘Already Started’
- set your goals and understand your motivations to quit – you can add pictures or other visual reminders of your reasons to quit
- nominate friends or family who can help you in the tough times
- view your progress, including a count of every day, hour and minute you stay vape or smoke-free and how much money you've saved
- nominate any ‘Danger Times’ and My QuitBuddy will send you notifications to keep you on track
- see how your mind and body become healthier
- engage in a range of distractions to occupy your mind and your hands through any moments of craving
- earn achievements for important quitting milestones and exploring the app
- read helpful messages from other people who are quitting with My QuitBuddy and leave your own for others to read.
Age restrictions may apply to app downloads – check your app store for details.
You don’t have to quit alone. There are many types of support available to help you quit. Learn more about different quitting methods and work out which ones might work best for you.
My QuitBuddy privacy notice
You can view the My QuitBuddy privacy notice to read what information the My QuitBuddy app collects and how this information is used.
Quitting smoking or vaping can be hard, but it is possible with support on your side.
The new and improved MyQuitBuddy app now has more ways to help you become smoke and vape free.
Designed to support you on your journey, MyQuitBuddy can help you beat cravings and stay motivated to give up for good.
You ca n set your goals, track your progress, and see at a glance how much you're saving by choosing not to smoke or vape.
And if a craving hits, MyQuitBuddy has a range of tools and distractions to help you get through.
You can also get support along the way by sharing ideas and success stories with the quit community.
Importantly, MyQuitBuddy shows you how saying no can lead to a healthier body and mind.
Whether it's your first time quitting or you've tried in the past, it's good to have a quit buddy in your corner.
Download the free MyQuitBuddy app and get the extra support when you need it.
Find out more at health.gov.au/giveupforgood.
