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Stop smoking support

Quitting nicotine isn’t easy, but with commitment, the right support, and proven approaches, lasting change is possible

What they do

When you quit smoking or vaping, your health starts to improve straight away, and the benefits keep growing over time. We encourage anyone who smokes or vapes to take that step and leave nicotine behind.

Getting free from nicotine doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a journey, and with the right support and practical strategies, better health really is within reach.

Research shows that people are more likely to quit for good when they get support and use quit medications. That’s why at Bayside Health we support broader Quit initiatives, share prevention messages, and keep all our facilities smoke‑free.

Smoking and vaping are still the leading causes of preventable illness and death in Australia. Because of this, community health promotion workers play an important role in helping people reduce harm from tobacco. Quit is committed to backing this work by providing tools and resources that help communities take action.

Support to stop smoking and vaping is a specialised area of healthcare. There’s no one‑size‑fits‑all approach. Success often comes down to finding the methods and strategies that work best for you. Support from a qualified health professional can really improve your chances of quitting for good.

How to access this service

Referral to this service can be made by your general practitioner (GP), another medical specialist or a healthcare professional.

Referrals can be made via the telephone, email or post as follows.

Phone: (03) 5671 3175
Email: access@basscoasthealth.com.au
Address: Access Team
P.O. Box 120, Wonthaggi, Vic, 3995

Appointments can be made for Cowes, Phillip Island and Wonthaggi.

More information

Would you like a QUIT telephone support consultant to call you? Click here to complete an QUIT online request to have one of their representatives call you back between 8:00am and 8:00pm Monday to Friday (this is an external service).

Wonthaggi Hospital
Address

235 Graham St
Wonthaggi VIC 3995

Phillip Island Community Hospital
Address

50 – 56 Church St
Cowes VIC VIC 3922

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