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.
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.
Quit Centre Quarterly Newsletter - April 2025
Read our autumn edition of Quit Centre Quarterly
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.