Resources - Smoking
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This page contains relevant information and resources for students concerned about smoking and related conditions.
Though still quite common in Australia, smoking is a leading cause of health problems and premature death. Numerous health risks have been associated with smoking, including lung cancer and diabetes. These risks, furthermore, can also be passed to others through passive smoking. For detailed information on health problems that have been linked to smoking, as well as advice about quitting, please visit www.quit.org.au or phone 13 78 48.
Speaking with a counsellor or another health professional can also help you ascertain what may contribute to your smoking addiction, and develop strategies to help you quit smoking successfully.
Check out the resources and services below for further information on smoking and available services to help you quit.
Swinburne University Services and Resources
- Student Development and Counselling - For one-on-one counselling to help you deal with your reasons for smoking and develop strategies to help you quit.
- Swinburne Health Service - Offers a friendly and accessible service including first aid, medical consultations, health counselling, health promotion and health information. These services are provided at no cost in a strictly confidential manner.
- Swinburne Psychology Clinic - For one-on-one, or group, counselling to help quit smoking and address related issues.
- Local Community Council Databases - Search for your local community services that offer assistance to quit smoking.
Other Services and Resources
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Australia - A National, non-government organisation representing the interests of the Australian alcohol and other drugs sector, providing a national voice for people working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs.
- APS: Alcohol and Other Drugs Tip Sheet - Tip Sheet for understanding and managing Alcohol and other drug use, provided by the Australian Psychological Society.
- Australian Council on Smoking and Health (ACOSH) - A non-government, non-profit organisation which aims to raise awareness in the community on issues relating to smoking and health and lobby tobacco industries and governments in the fight against tobacco.
- BeAware: About Tobacco - Information about Tobacco use for young people and their parents.
- DrugAware: Tobacco - Information about Tobacco use and effects, and the law in Australia.
- DrugInfo Clearinghouse: Information on Tobacco - Drug facts and resources on the use of Tobacco in Australia.
- Eastern Drug and Alcohol Service (EDAS) - Provides free and confidential drug and alcohol counselling, support, education and training to residents and workers in the Eastern Metropolitan Region.
- Quit Victoria - Phone 13 78 48. Quit Victoria is dedicated to eliminating the pain, illness and suffering caused by tobacco through information and supporting those attempting to quit smoking.