Calling the Quitline 131 848 or 13 7848
What is the Quitline?
Quitline is a telephone information and advice or counselling service for people who want to quit smoking.You can phone the Quitline on 131 848 from anywhere in Australia for the cost of a local call only. It's a confidential service and the lines are open 24 hours a day.
When you call the Quitline you can arrange to have the Quit Book mailed to you and if you want to talk to someone about quitting, they will give you information on:
- the best way for you to quit
- coping with withdrawal symptoms
- Quit courses and details of local organisations which provide individual help and counselling.
Smoking and your body
Tobacco use reduces not only your life expectancy but your quality of life. Many medical conditions caused by smoking can result not just in death, but in living for years with disabling health problems.
Quitters help
Quitting smoking can be one of the most difficult, yet rewarding things a person can do. Most smokers' say they would like to quit, and may have tried at least once. Some are successful the first time, but many other people try a number of times before they finally give up for good.
Health care professionals
Practical information on smoking cessation and effective strategies that general practitioners and other practice staff can apply to identify smokers and assist them to stop smoking.
Parents and smoking
Smoking causes many harms to your body but also to those around you that are younger. How does your smoking affect the ones you care for?