Quit SA receives many enquiries about smoking in the workplace. Some are from employees concerned about their health when exposed to smoking at their place of work, many others are from employers who are interested going smoke-free.
Quit SA has a great deal of experience working with workplaces. We provide a range of services and programs for workplaces that are interested in going smoke-free, including two Workplace Courses, these are:
Quitting Smoking: Where Do I Start?
This is a one hour talk that will provide a brief overview of smoking, ways to quit and some information on Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). The talk aims to simply provide information to those who are looking to quit smoking.
Cost: $150
Time: 1hr
Quit Because You Can
This program runs between 3.5-4 hours and is a group-based interactive workshop. It provides participants with an opportunity to discuss their own smoking habits and past quit attempts. It will provide detailed information on all things related to smoking and quitting, including ways to quit, NRT and prescription medication. The program also allows the participants to discusss their own smoking and create a quitting plan specific to their requirements.
Cost: $450
Time: 3.5-4hrs
*Costs for these courses are negotiable for community and not-for-profit organisations.
Additionally, other services include:
- assistance with the development and implementation of a smoke-free policy
- on-site staff training to help smokers quit
- resources to help make going smoke-free in the workplace easier
- on-going support for workers who decide to quit through the Quitline 13 7848.
For more detailed information about smoking in the workplace, please contact:
Cessation Services Project Officer
08 8291 4109