How to Quit Smoking & Vaping in Australia

Australia has a smoking rate of approximately 10.7%. The vaping rate is around 2.8%. Whether you're quitting cigarettes, vapes, or both, local resources can make a significant difference in your success.

• National Australia tobacco cessation programs • Government-funded quit smoking support services • Healthcare provider-based cessation counseling • Community smoking cessation programs • Online and mobile quit smoking support
• Australia Quitline: 13 7848 • National health service cessation support • World Health Organization quit tobacco resources • Hospital and clinic-based programs • Pharmacy-based nicotine replacement therapy

Australia has comprehensive smoke-free laws in public places and workplaces and strict vaping regulations or bans. Plain packaging laws require standardized cigarette packs with large health warnings. The country maintains tobacco control measures including advertising restrictions and point-of-sale regulations.

The quitline for Australia is 13 7848. Quitlines provide free, confidential coaching from trained counselors who can help you create a personalized quit plan. Most quitlines offer services in multiple languages and may also provide free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) like patches or gum.

A pack of cigarettes in Australia costs approximately $26.95 USD. Pack-a-day smokers spend around $9837 USD annually. Many cessation services are subsidized or free through national health programs.