Smoking

1 in 5

cancer deaths caused by smoking

7,000

chemicals in every cigarette

15.5%

of adults in NSW are current smokers

Tackling Tobacco

A step-by-step program to reduce smoking related harm amongst priority populations in NSW.

Quitting smoking

Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do to reduce your risk of cancer.

Second-hand smoke

Learn the impacts of second-hand smoke and how to reduce them.

Smoke-free environments

Homes, workplaces and social areas should all be smoke free.

Smoking in NSW

Information on the impact and rate of smoking in NSW.

Electronic cigarettes

Learn more about the risks of e-cigarettes

Smoking and COVID-19

People who smoke are more likely to be impacted by COVID-19.

Join the Tackling Tobacco program

Expressions of interest are open for organisations to be a part of our 2022/2023 Tackling Tobacco program. We’re looking for non-profit, community-based NGOs that want to make a difference and reduce smoking related-harms amongst their clients.

We can offer support, training and resources to your organisation to help make lasting, positive changes that will benefit the people you support. There is also the potential to receive funding to help deliver this program.

The deadline for submissions is Friday 10th June 2022.

Complete an expression of interest