Contact Quitline for help to quit smoking. You can call the hotline on 13 QUIT (13 7848), to talk to a counsellor or request a callback. What to expect:
- Expert advice and assistance from genuine people.
- Tailored support to suit your specific needs.
- Encouragement and resources to help you quit.
Quitline creates a confidential record, so that each time you make contact, the counsellors can pick up where you left off.
Quitline has a dedicated team of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander counsellors, both men and women. You will be asked if you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you do, you have the option to speak with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander counsellor. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander counsellors are available most days and sometimes after hours. If they aren’t available, you can request a call back at a time that suits you or talk to another member of the team who will support you in a respectful and positive way.
Quitline counsellors can:
- Work with you to develop a quit plan with personalised strategies.
- Discuss how to manage cravings or withdrawals, as well as any difficulties you may be having.
- Chat about products to help you quit, like nicotine replacement therapy and quitting medications.
- Send you relevant quit support material by email, post or SMS.
- Answer your questions about smoking, quitting and everything in-between. You don’t have to discuss a quit plan if you’re not ready.
Services operate 7 days a week from 8:00am to 9:00pm.
