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News 2006 Anti-smoking advertising campaign aimed at young people to be launched on Boxing Day.20/12/2006 The $25 million campaign funded by the Federal government is designed to give young non-smokers good reasons why it is better not to take up smoking, while at the same time providing current smokers with credible, personally relevant reasons for quitting. More info: www.quitnow.info.au New Point of Sale restrictions for South Australia 18/12/2006 The display of tobacco products will be restricted in all retail outlets in South Australia under tough new regulations announced today by Mental Health and Substance Abuse Minister, Gail Gago. The restrictions come into effect on 1 November 2007.
Fire Danger Season is here: Quit Smking now for your safety. 1/12/2006 Carelessly discarded cigarettes can be a serious threat in hot, dry conditions, and are a common occurrence. In South Australia in 2004, cigarettes were the cause of 2.5 per cent of all bushfires, while it is estimated that over 7% of bushfires nationally are caused by discarded cigarettes.
Tobacco Education for Senior Students 15/11/2006 This week, every Year 11 English, Mathematics and Australian Studies teacher in SA received a launch CD for the new and exciting website developed by the Smarter than Smoking SA Project at Quit SA. This week, every Year 11 English, Mathematics and Australian Studies teacher in SA received a launch CD for the new and exciting website developed by the team at Quit SA. There is currently no universal requirement for curriculum activities on tobacco at the senior level across Australia and particularly South Australia. The aim of the website is to support teachers with exemplars to illustrate planning on tobacco for SACE Stage 1 Mathematics, English and Australian Studies subject areas. This site also aims to provide an efficient and reliable source of programming and assessment ideas for teachers as well as provide up-to-date information for students. To access the site, simply log onto: www.tobaccoeducation.org.au Kiddie smokes off the market 10/11/2006 The State Government has banned the sale of 'kiddie packs' of cigarettes in South Australia. The kiddie pack by Dunhill split into two smaller packets, a design aimed at the youth market. Call for greater tobacco control 31/08/2006 A US report finding nicotine doses in cigarettes are rising has prompted a call for greater regulatory control over tobacco in Australia. A study by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health found nicotine yields in cigarettes had increased ten per cent from 1998-2004. Nicotine levels in cigarettes could also be rising in Australia. Monitoring and reporting on the health impacts of tobacco content is not required under Australian law. One quarter of SA mums smoke during pregnancy 17/08/2006 South Australia has one of the country's highest pregnancy smoking rates with one in four women ignoring the health risks and lighting up, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
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