First Nations resources to help tackle youth vaping

Resources are now available to help raise awareness of the harms of vaping and provide support to help young people quit. 

Vaping has become increasingly popular in Australia with people aged 14 to 24. They’re the first generation to be introduced to nicotine mainly through vaping instead of cigarettes. The campaign aims to show our youth that vaping’s gammon! 

Young people might vape because the sweet flavours and eye-catching packaging on illegal vapes make it look ‘fun’. They might also try vaping because they are curious, wanting to fit in or think it is safer than smoking. But it’s more dangerous than they might think. 

First Nations resources are available to help support the great work already being done in communities. Resources include social tiles, animated videos, posters, a fact sheet and FAQs. 

The information provided helps young people understand the harms of vaping and gives them options and guidance on the supports available to help them quit. There are also plenty of tailored resources, such as fact sheets and FAQs, for parents and carers of young people to help them support someone who wants to quit.

Visit First Nations resources on youth vaping | Youth vaping | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care to find further resources, helpful tips and information on helping young people quit vaping. 

The artwork developed for these resources was created by proud Yorta Yorta and Taungurung woman, designer and community worker, Tahnee Edwards.