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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/e-cigarette-reforms-factsheet
A factsheet to help the community understand and comply with the new laws about e-cigarette products commencing 1 August 2017.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/products-to-help-you-stop-smoking
01 Mar 2014... Guide to products to help you quit smoking, including nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum, lozenges, sublingual tablets and inhalers) and medication. Also includes other strategies to help you quit.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/shisha-tobacco-harms-fact-sheet-for-the-community
01 May 2017... A factsheet providing a summary of health harms of shisha tobacco.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/shisha-waterpipe-smoking-fact-sheet-for-covid-19
01 Mar 2021... Information about Shisha and the risk of COVID-19.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/shisha-waterpipe-smoking-fact-sheet-for-young-people
01 Oct 2019... What is in shisha tobacco? Shisha tobacco is usually a combination of tobacco prepared in molasses and flavoured with fruit flavours. Shisha smoke contains large amounts of nicotine, carbon monoxide, tar and other toxins. The water in the shisha does not remove any of the toxins. The fruit flavour does not make it a healthy choice
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/smoking-and-vision-loss
01 Feb 2018... Health promotion information sheet on smoking and vision loss. With information on how smoking affects the eyes, which eye problems worsen with smoking, what can be done and where to seek help and services. This information is also available in audio formats.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/who-benefits-if-i-quit-smoking-poster
Identifying the dangers of smoking and the benefits of quitting smoking for individuals, their families and the community.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/the-facts-about-vaping-for-parents-and-carers
Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes, often called ‘vapes’, are electronic devices designed to deliver vapourised liquids into the lungs. There are many different styles of vapes available and they can be difficult to spot. The main ingredient in vapes is propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine or glycerol, and they often also contain nicotine, flavours and other chemicals. Vapes may contain harmful chemicals that aren’t listed on the pack. The biggest misunderstanding about vapes is that they are harmless compared to cigarettes. This is not true. Vapes are not safe.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/how-to-quit-smoking-video
An animated video that gives you reasons on why you should quit smoking.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/quit-smoking
01 Nov 2022... Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do to reduce your cancer risk. This factsheet offers reasons to quit and has information on approaches to quitting, recommendations, and coping with recovery symptoms.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/shisha-tobacco-reforms-fact-sheet-for-businesses
01 May 2017... A factsheet for businesses providing a summary of victorian tobacco control laws that apply to the sale, advertising and use of shisha tobacco for businesses.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/shisha-waterpipe-smoking-fact-sheet-for-health-care-professionals
01 Oct 2019... The fact sheet is for health professionals and explains what is in shisha tobacco, who smokes it and why and how it does impact on health.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/smoke-free-outdoor-dining-factsheet-for-businesses
01 Aug 2017... This fact sheet provides general guidance on the smoking ban in outdoor dining areas and complying with Victoria's smoke-free outdoor dining laws from 1 August 2017.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/smokefree-in-vehicles-with-children
Smoking is prohibited in or on vehicles in Western Australia if a child under 17 is present.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/smokefree-within-10-metres-of-playground-equipment
Smoking is prohibited near playground equipment in Western Australia.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/smoking-restrictions-in-outdoor-drinking-areas-factsheet-for-businesses
01 May 2017... This factsheet provides general guidance on the smoking restrictions in outdoor drinking areas and their interaction with smoke-free outdoor dining areas, from 1 August 2017.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/how-smoking-affects-your-mouth
31 Dec 2016... This easy read factsheet talks about how smoking can cause gum disease, tooth decay and other oral health issues.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/shisha-tobacco-reforms-fact-sheet-for-the-community
01 Nov 2017... A factsheet providing a summary of tobacco control laws that apply to the sale, advertising and use of shisha tobacco for the community.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/smoking-and-vision-loss-audio
01 Feb 2018... Audio information on smoking and vision loss. With information on how smoking affects the eyes, which eye problems worsen with smoking, what can be done and where to seek help and services.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-you-should-know-about-vaping-fact-sheet
07 Dec 2023... A fact sheet about vaping developed by the Queensland Government.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/shisha-waterpipe-smoking-fact-sheet-for-community-members
01 Oct 2019... What is in shisha tobacco? Shisha tobacco is usually a combination of tobacco prepared in molasses and flavoured with fruit flavours. Shisha smoke contains large amounts of nicotine, carbon monoxide, tar and other toxins. The water in the shisha does not remove any of the toxins. The fruit flavour does not make it a healthy choice.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/shisha-waterpipe-smoking-fact-sheet-for-pregnant-women-and-young-families
01 Oct 2019... Is shisha harmful to me, my baby or my young children? YES! Shisha smoke is toxic. It contains chemicals, including carbon monoxide and tar, which are bad for your health and those around you. Smoking shisha can lead to problems in your pregnancy. It can also harm your baby and young children.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/smokefree-between-the-flags-at-patrolled-beaches
Smoking is prohibited on all patrolled beaches in Western Australia
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/smokefree-outdoor-eating-areas
A summary of the new smoke-free outdoor eating laws. Smoking restrictions prohibit smoking in an outdoor eating area unless you are in a smoking area.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/say-no-to-cigarettes
Resource caters for the Arabic community targeting basic information about the harms of smoking Cigarettes and the effects of Waterpipe tobacco which is an Arabic Custom.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/common-types-of-vapes-for-parents-and-carers
There are many different styles of electronic cigarettes or ‘vapes’ available. The biggest misunderstanding about vapes is that they are harmless compared to cigarettes. This is not true. Vapes are not safe. Spotting vapes can be difficult because they often resemble common school items like highlighter pens, markers and USB drives. Knowing the different shapes and types of vapes is a first step to help protect young people from the risks of vaping.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/health-risks-of-vaping-fact-sheet
07 Dec 2023... A fact sheet developed by the Queensland Government about the serious health risks of vaping.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/smoke-free-outdoor-dining-areas-factsheet-for-organisers-of-food-fairs-and-events
01 May 2017... A summary of the smoking ban in outdoor dining areas at food fairs and other organised events on complying with Victoria's smoke-free outdoor dining laws from 1 August 2017.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/smoke-free-outdoor-dining-factsheet-for-the-community
01 May 2017... A summary of the new smoke-free outdoor dining laws for the community on complying with Victoria's smoke-free outdoor dining laws from 1 August 2017.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/smoking-and-your-heart
01 Dec 2016... When you smoke you are at higher risk of developing heart disease and having a heart attack.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/quit-smoking-campaign-the-con-that-kills
04 Oct 2022... The campaign, developed by Quit, is designed to raise awareness of some of these tobacco product manipulations and the harm they cause with a focus on modifications made to filters and roll-your-own tobacco, and the masking agents and additives that are added to tobacco.
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