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Pharmacy assistant module - smoking and vaping cessation
The pharmacy assistant module on smoking and vaping cessation is now available. Developed in partnership with the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA), this new module is designed to equip pharmacy assistants with the knowledge and skills they need to support optimal smoking and vaping cessation care.
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Posted 12 Aug, 2025
Quit Centre Quarterly Newsletter - June 2025
In this edition of Quit Centre Quarterly read about the National Lung Cancer Screening Program, the role of primary health care nurses in smoking cessation, new TSANZ guidance on vaping, and Quitline support during pregnancy.
Posted 26 Jun, 2025
Strengthened standards for therapeutic vaping goods
As part of the rollout of vaping reforms from 2024, from 1 July 2025, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is implementing strengthened standards for all therapeutic vaping goods for smoking cessation and nicotine dependence.
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Posted 23 Jun, 2025
Tobacco in Australia – a comprehensive resource
Health professionals who are looking for credible smoking and vaping information in Australia can find a comprehensive review of research at Tobacco in Australia compiled by the Tobacco in Australia: Facts and Issues team based at Cancer Council Victoria.
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Posted 17 Jun, 2025
Quitline can support your patients to quit throughout their pregnancy
Smoking is the most common preventable risk factor for pregnancy complications. Quitting is important and beneficial for women and babies when planning a pregnancy, during pregnancy and into the postpartum period.
Posted 17 Jun, 2025
New TSANZ guidance on vaping
The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) has recently launched its new Guidance for the Management of Electronic Cigarette Use. Published in Respirology, the purpose of the guidance is to advise clinical practice in a rapidly changing environment.
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Posted 17 Jun, 2025
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is coming soon. Health professionals, including GPs and primary health care nurses, will play a central and critical role in this program.
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Posted 17 Jun, 2025
Infographic - How health professionals can help patients to quit smoking
Did you know that there are many ways that health professionals can help patients to quit smoking? This infographic lists the steps that health professionals can take.
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Posted 5 Jun, 2025