Smoking causes about one-fifth of all cancer deaths in Australia, as well as a range of other diseases. [1]

The information and site links provided here aim to increase awareness of the scale of this public health problem and to motivate the community to act to reduce tobacco-related harm.

This information is also of practical use to students, health professionals, parents and other interested members of the public.

Information and Resources

Going Smoke Free - Tips and guidelines

Going Smoke Free - Programs and advocacy campaigns

 

Information and Resources

Smoking and tobacco resources

Reports and articles published on passive smoking, tobacco advertising, health issues and statistics..|more

 

Information Fact Sheets

History of Smoking, Statistics, Health Effects, ETS & Passive Smoking, Young People and Smoking, Women and Smoking, The Tobacco Industry,Smoking and the Law, Smoking and the Environment, Smoking in apartment blocks, tobacco promotions...|more

 

Smoking in movies

Comprehensive information about how smoking is portrayed in films and how this influences young people, including a comprehensive Smoking in Movies Fact Sheet ...
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National Cancer Prevention Policy

The National Cancer Prevention Policy offers specific recommendations for programs and strategies to reduce the number of cancers diagnosed in Australia each year. The policy deals with reducing preventable risk factors, as well as population screening. The document is directed at government and non-government organisations and does not provide information for cancer prevention in individuals.| Read

 

Recommended websites

Recommended tobacco information websites...| more

 

Going Smoke Free - Tips and guidelines

 

Going Smoke-Free - Workplace Recommendations

The health effects of passive smoking are well documented. Employers who allow smoking in their workplace are at risk of being sued. This section outlines the key steps involved in introducing a smoke-free workplace policy...| more

 

Quit smoking tips

Research and evidence shows there are some things you can do to make your attempt to quit more likely to succeed ...| more

 

Advocacy Campaigns

 

Join the Tobacco Action Group mailing list

The Cancer Council NSW campaigns on many tobacco control issues, including fighting smoking in films. You can support these campaigns by joining the Tobacco Action Group (TAG).

You will receive a bi-monthly newsletter updating you with the latest information on tobacco control, and suggestions for action.

| Join TAG mailing list

 

ETS and Children Project

The ETS and Children project is a four-year state-wide campaign to reduce the exposure of children 0-6 to ETS. The Cancer Council NSW is part of a taskforce ...| more

 

 

Smoke-free Pubs and Clubs From 2 July 2007, the final phase of the new Smoke-free Environment Act will take effect. Sadly, this won’t protect NSW pub and club patrons and staff from exposure to tobacco smoke. |more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Footnotes

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Cancer in Australia: Incidence and Mortality Data for 1997 and Selected Data for 1998 and 1999. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Canberra, 2000.