Script from the Call for Help Television Commercial
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VIDEO | Audio | |
| MAN PICKS UP THE PHONE AND DIALS. | Smoker: Hello, | |
| THE CAMERA GOES INTO THE PHONE AND ALONG THE WIRES. | ... look I want to Quit smoking | |
| THE PHONE IS ANSWERED BY A QUITLINE COUNSELLOR | Counsellor: Well you've taken the first step, that's great. | |
| ANOTHER COUNSELLOR | Counsellor VO: Planning ahead is really important | |
| OVER THE FINAL COUNSELLOR'S DIALOGUE WE TRAVEL BACK ALONG THE LINE TO THE SMOKERS. | Counsellor: I can send you a Quit book if you'd like | |
| SUPER: QUIT 131 848. THE NATIONAL TOBACCO CAMPAIGN. A FEDERAL, STATE AND TERRITORY. GOVERNMENT HEALTH INITIATIVE. www.quitnow.info.au | Anncr: Call Quitline on 131 848, 131 848 |
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