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Queensland Government
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Queensland Health
Quit Smoking

Support and Services

Quitline The Quitline 13 QUIT (13 7848) is a state-wide confidential telephone service dedicated to helping people who want to quit smoking. Available 7 days a week, Quitline offers support, encouragement and resources to help with quitting. 

Trained Quitline Advisors can:

If you’re interested in quitting or would like information, contact the Quitline on 13 QUIT (13 7848) and ask to speak to an Advisor. They have lots of experience in helping people quit smoking, and are available 7 days a week.

Quitline is the cost of a local call from anywhere in Queensland, with higher call costs for mobile phones.

For assistance with quitting smoking or to refer a client to the service, please visit the contact us page.

Other Supports

You can also seek advice from your doctor or local pharmacist, especially if you are considering using nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), such as patches or gum or other medications.

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Cancer Helpline
Call the Cancer Helpline on 13 11 20, 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday for information, support and referrals to other services. The Helpline is staffed by trained professionals with knowledge about cancer.

Health professionals
General practitioners, pharmacist and other health professionals can offer assistance and support to help quit smoking.  Ask your health professional about products to help you quit, such as nicotine replacement therapy and other prescribed medications.

Community Health
Your local community health centre or hospital offers information, support and group programs for people you want to quit.  Contact your nearest centre for more information.

New South Wales Government
13QUIT  (New South Wales Government) provides help with quitting including information on the steps to quit, support available, resources and useful contacts.

Quit Coach
Quit Coach  is a free computer program.  You will be asked questions and then given ideas and suggestions to help you quit smoking and stay quit.

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Last Updated: 16 December 2010
Last Reviewed: 09 April 2009