Vaping resources hub

The vaping resources hub has been created to share evidence-based, practical resources on vaping. Resources are categorised by key audience.

NSW Health is not responsible for the content created by other organisations.

Resources for young people

Fact sheets

The facts about vaping
(view the online version)

Respect your brain
(view the online version)

Vaping - Nicotine addiction
(view the online version)

Vaping - quit support
(view the online version)

Vaping - Stress and anxiety
(view the online version)

Vaping- Aboriginal factsheet
(view the online version)

Postcard

Vaping - postcard

Videos

Respect Your Brain – Vaping

Watch this video to learn how vaping affects the brain. Vapes can contain over 200 chemicals. In the short term, vaping can cause damage to the lungs and throat and lead to nicotine overdose.

How vaping can damage your health

Watch this short video developed with young Aboriginal people - learn how you can quickly become addicted to vaping and how it can damage your health.

How to Quit Vaping: Jed Foundation (US youth mental health organisation) - Discusses practical steps to quit vaping, including how to manage cravings. Note the information on how to access nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is for the US. Speak to a GP or pharmacist about accessing NRT in Australia.
First Nations vaping resources: Lung Foundation - Videos and factsheets about how vaping can affect your health, the environment and those around you.
Youth perspective on why young people vape: Western Sydney Local Health District - Explores youth perspectives on reasons for vaping.
What young people want their friends to know about the dangers of vaping: Western Sydney Local Health District - Youth discuss key messages about dangers of vaping.

Webpages

Uncloud - Give Help: Minderoo Foundation - Information on how to help someone quit vaping.

Apps

Pave app: Cancer Institute NSW - A vaping cessation support app designed to help you become vape-free. Pave will offer you daily opportunities to learn and grow as you’re guided on the best ways to give up the vapes.
My QuitBuddy app: Australian Government - Department of Health and Aged Care - My QuitBuddy is an app designed to provide support and advice to quit smoking and vaping.

Resources for parents and carers

Fact sheets

The facts about vaping
(view the online version)

Common types of vapes
(view the online version)

Vaping - quit support
(view the online version)

Vaping - nicotine addiction
(view the online version)

Videos

What parents need to know about vaping in 2024: P&C Federation and NSW Health - Webinar with information on health harms, recognising nicotine addiction, tips for quitting, practical advice on having conversations with children, and where to access support services.

Podcasts

What to do if your child is vaping: ABC Parental As Anything Podcast - Practical advice for parents to have discussions with young people about vaping and how to establish boundaries.

Webpages

How to talk to your teen about vaping: ReachOut - Practical advice on how parents can talk to their teen about vaping.
Vaping conversation guide for parents: VicHealth - This guide can help you have a meaningful, non-threatening conversation with your teen about vaping.
Vaping and smoking in kids and teens: Sydney Children's Hospital - Information on understanding the health risks associated with smoking habits, the laws that surround them and creating informed choices for your children.
Children and smoking - Vaping and tobacco: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing - Information on vaping and smoking risks are and what you can do as a parent or carer to reduce them.

Resources for teachers and schools

Videos

Respect Your Brain – Vaping

Watch this video to learn how vaping affects the brain. Vapes can contain over 200 chemicals. In the short term, vaping can cause damage to the lungs and throat and lead to nicotine overdose.

How vaping can damage your health

Watch this short video developed with young Aboriginal people - learn how you can quickly become addicted to vaping and how it can damage your health.

Know when you’re being played: Murrumbidgee Local Health District - Explores issues of manipulation and the way the Tobacco Industry uses this to recruit new customers to their product.
Supporting young people in the school setting: This webinar is aimed at WHIN nurses, School-Link coordinators, school counsellors and other wellbeing staff dealing with students and vaping. Presented by a NSW Health medical advisor, clinical nurse consultant and representatives from the NSW Health and NSW Department of Education, the webinar is an opportunity to learn up-to-date information about vaping and how to support young people who may be addicted to nicotine. The webinar will cover health harms associated with e-cigarette use, recognising nicotine addiction, clinical guidance to support young people to quit e-cigarettes, information on support services and referral pathways. Presentation slides are also available.

Learning resources and curriculum

Unveil what you inhale - Vaping truths: Lung Foundation - Interactive e-learning module for young people about the risks of vaping.
Saying yes to health and wellbeing: NSW Department of Education - Stage 3 sample lessons exploring the facts about vaping. Empower students to make safe choices and promote the health and well-being of their communities.
The Facts about vaping: NSW Department of Education - Stage 4 PDHPE teaching resource about vaping.
Reframing vaping: NSW Department of Education - Stage 5-6 PDHPE teaching resource about reframing vaping.
Vaping and Young People - Curriculum resources to address vaping: NSW Department of Education - For teachers of the PDHPE curriculum to include content on vaping.
Vaping Bingo instructions and cards: Murrumbidgee Local Health District - Educational activity about vaping.
OurFutures Student Vaping Prevention Program: Funded by the Federal Government, evidence-based, co-designed with young people and aligned to Stage 5 PDHPE curriculum. The program includes 4 x 20-minute videos, as well as teacher-facilitated activities, at zero cost to schools.

Resources for health professionals

Guides and learning resources

Guide to Support Young People to Quit E-Cigarettes
Developed to support health professionals and others who work with young people to effectively address e-cigarette use, support young people to manage nicotine withdrawals, and assist young people in quitting e-cigarettes.
KidsQuit smoking cessation e-learning: Sydney Children's Hospital Network - Interactive and educational tool to provide professionals with simple strategies for advising adolescents, parents and carers with smoking cessation advice and strategies.

Fact sheets

The facts about vaping - parents and carers
(view the online version)

Common types of vapes - parents and carers
(view the online version)

Vaping - quit support
(view the online version)

Vaping - nicotine addiction (parents)
(view the online version)

The facts about vaping - young people
(view the online version)

Respect your brain - young people
(view the online version)

Vaping - nicotine addiction (young people)
(view the online version)

Vaping - quit support
(view the online version)

Vaping - stress and anxiety
(view the online version)

Postcard

Vaping - postcard

Posters

Do you know what you're vaping?

Webinars and videos

Supporting young people in the school setting: This webinar is aimed at WHIN nurses, School-Link coordinators, school counsellors and other wellbeing staff dealing with students and vaping. Presented by a NSW Health medical advisor, clinical nurse consultant and representatives from the NSW Health and NSW Department of Education, the webinar is an opportunity to learn up-to-date information about vaping and how to support young people who may be addicted to nicotine. The webinar will cover health harms associated with e-cigarette use, recognising nicotine addiction, clinical guidance to support young people to quit e-cigarettes, information on support services and referral pathways. Presentation slides are also available.
Approaches to support young people to address their vaping: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and NSW Health - December 2023 webinar with information to understand the issues of vaping among young people, known and potential harms of use, available resources and practical tips to address vaping in young people.
NSW Health update on e-cigarettes and young people: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and NSW Health - September 2023 webinar providing an overview of key NSW Health e-cigarette prevention and cessation activities.

Podcasts

E-cigarette and Young People Podcast: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and NSW Health - May 2023 podcast exploring the evolving landscape of e-cigarettes as well as providing practical tips on managing nicotine addiction.
E-cigarette surveillance and safety in NSW: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and NSW Health - February 2024 podcast featuring the e-cigarette analysis study by the University of Wollongong and the AusVapeSafetyStudy by NSW Poisons Information Centre.

Translated resources

'Every vape is a hit to your health' campaign

NSW Health has launched a new mass media behaviour change campaign aiming to address the issue of vaping by young people. The campaign, ‘Every vape is a hit to your health’ utilises powerful creative to encourage young people to consider the proven health harms of vaping, such as nicotine addiction, lung damage, breathlessness, nicotine poisoning and burns from exploding vapes.

The campaign has been developed by the NSW Cancer Institute in consultation with young people and medical experts, and includes testimonial videos of young people who have experienced the health harms of vaping.

To find out more, please visit the Damaging effects of vaping and view the videos on YouTube.

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Resources for young people

Fact sheets

Postcard

Videos

Respect Your Brain – Vaping

How vaping can damage your health

Webpages

Apps

Resources for parents and carers

Fact sheets

Videos

Podcasts

Webpages

Resources for teachers and schools

Fact sheets

Postcard

Posters

Newsletter

Videos

Respect Your Brain – Vaping

How vaping can damage your health

Learning resources and curriculum

Resources for health professionals

Guides and learning resources

Fact sheets

Postcard

Posters

Webinars and videos

Podcasts

Translated resources

'Every vape is a hit to your health' campaign

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