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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.
News
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.
News
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.
News Infographic
Posted 5 Jun, 2025
Smoking cessation management plans for patients receiving cardiology or oncology care
Smoking cessation management plans have been developed for patients receiving cardiology or oncology care. These promote a continuity of care from specialists, following a discussion with their patient, to the patient's GP, community pharmacist and other health professionals.
News
Posted 4 Jun, 2025
Infographic - all about Quit Centre
This infographic explains Quit Centre. Read all about how we provide the latest information and resources for health professionals supporting their patients on smoking and vaping cessation.
News Infographic
Posted 7 May, 2025
Quit Centre Quarterly Newsletter - April 2025
Read our autumn edition of Quit Centre Quarterly
Newsletter
Posted 24 Apr, 2025
Infographic - How Quitline helps patients to stop smoking and/or vaping
Quitline is a free, confidential and welcoming counselling service that can support your patients to quit smoking, vaping or both. This infographic explains Quitline: how to refer your patients, the role of Quitline counsellors, and the process for patients once you've made the referral.
News Infographic
Posted 10 Apr, 2025
Encourage patients who smoke to quit, during flu season
People who smoke are five times more likely to develop seasonal influenza than those who don’t. The risk of developing severe respiratory infections and complications related to influenza is also increased in this cohort. The onset of the flu season is a great opportunity to encourage all people who smoke to quit.
Research
Posted 24 Mar, 2025