From 1 July 2024, the Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Act 2024 introduced new national controls on all vaping products. Under these reforms, all vapes—whether they contain nicotine or not—can now only be legally sold in pharmacies.
Whilst a CINSW formative report with NSW Aboriginal communities was undertaken in 2023, the AH&MRC recognises that the national vaping legislation changes last year may be influencing the current smoking and vaping behaviours in Aboriginal communities. To better understand how the recent vaping law changes are affecting your region and how AH&MRC can support Member Services, we are inviting at least one staff member from your Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) to complete a short survey.
This survey is designed to gather insights into smoking and vaping behaviours in your community, and guide how we can best support both your clients and your service with managing these behaviours. We kindly ask that the survey be completed by a staff member who is most familiar with this health topic or client group.
We are particularly interested in whether specific trends are emerging across different age groups and genders, as this will help us develop more relevant targeted and appropriate health promotion messaging.
If you agree to participate in this survey, we may follow up with you for further insights. The information which you share is vital for making positive changes in relation to smoking and vaping in your community.
The findings from this survey will also be used to:
- Inform AH&MRC’s distribution of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) funding to Member Services, and guide training to ACCHS staff.
- Support AH&MRC’s promotion of the upcoming Lung Cancer Screening Program to member services, ensuring it is relevant and accessible.
- Map current training and practices among ACCHS staff in delivering nicotine cessation advice, helping us to identify best practice and areas where additional support or resources may be needed.
Have your say: Smoking, Vaping, and Behaviour Change Survey 2025
