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June 27, 2025
That’s a wrap on the 2025 Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Workers Workshop in Darwin. The energy and knowledge sharing that filled every room across our time together is a reminder of what this program represents, not just the work we do, but the collective spirit in which we do it. There were over 300 attendees,…
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June 27, 2025
Tobacco products in Australia are changing Find out about changes to tobacco products sold in Australia in 2025 under new tobacco laws. This year, cigarettes will change due to new tobacco laws. These changes aim to protect people from the health harms of smoking and help make it easier for people to quit In 2025,…
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June 27, 2025
Three new updates from Connie the Clever Cockie: Connie the Clever Cockie presents: Evidence in Brief – Tobacco Control in Australia — What’s Changing & Why it Matters Connie the Clever Cockie Presents: Changes to Tobacco Products in Australia from 1 July 2025 A new publication looking at the factors associated with not vaping among…
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June 27, 2025
These past few months have taken me right across the country, from Mapoon to Melbourne, Canberra to Darwin, and every conversation I’ve had reinforces something I’ve always known when we come together, we’re unstoppable. Whether I’m talking with health workers on the ground, community leaders, or the policymakers, the message is clear. We won’t settle…
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May 23, 2025
As we mark World No Tobacco Day 2025, we extend our appreciation to the dedicated teams across the country who are running events, delivering programs and sharing powerful messages about the dangers of tobacco and the importance of living smoke-free. Your efforts are helping to drive positive change in our communities and support people in…
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May 23, 2025
As May comes to an end, the team has been working behind the scenes planning Activity Work Plans, delivering and facilitating training and putting the final touches on our upcoming National TIS Workers Workshop, which will be held on 11–12 June on Larakia country . We’ve been thrilled by the strong interest and high number…
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May 23, 2025
The Sydney Swans have once again demonstrated their commitment to community wellbeing by partnering with Na Joomelah to promote the Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) program. In a powerful message shared across their social media platforms and played live at the Sir Doug Nichoolls Round, the Swans highlighted the severe health consequences of smoking and vaping,…
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May 23, 2025
On Thursday, 22nd May, Maxine and I from the NBPU TIS joined the TIS team from Bega Garnbirringu Health Service in Kalgoorlie, WA, for a one day training session. I had the opportunity to facilitate the training for the day, covering all elements of the Tackling Indigenous Smoking program. It was great to meet with…
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May 23, 2025
Connie the Clever Cockie presents: PHAA Preventative Health Conference 2025 The latest update from Connie the Clever Cockie on the PHAA Preventive Health Conference 2025. A new paper has been added to the Publications page: Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children: adolescent never smoking and associations with individual, social, and environmental factors. The NBPU TIS’s latest…
July 25, 2025
What’s New on the Tackling Indigenous Smoking Website
New videos from the South West Aboriginal Medical Service TIS team: Tackling Indigenous Smoking campaign – mums n bubs Tackling Indigenous Smoking – youth. The ‘Keep our place a smoke and vape free space’ resources have recently been updated and are available on the Smoke-free page: Smoke and vape free workplace: guide to developing a…