This program is now full. Registrations have closed.
Missed out on joining this program?
If you’re a young person looking to quit, the following resources are available:
- Pave: a free app made just for young people. It’s got daily check-ins, quit tips, distraction tools, and more
- Quitline: a free for personalized ongoing support and advice, call 13 7848
- Doctor: where you may access pharmacotherapies cheaper through Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme
About the program
We’re trialling a free SMS program to support young people (18 – 25 years) in the Illawarra Shoalhaven region who vape or smoke. The 12-week program is designed to give you tips, tools and support to break free from vaping or smoking and improve your wellbeing.
The SMS program is part of a research study where you can receive up to $70 in gift cards (see Terms and Conditions below). To be involved in the study you need to:
- Be 18 – 25 years of age
- Live in the Illawarra or Shoalhaven regions
- Own a mobile phone that can receive text messages (SMS)
- Have smoked cigarettes or vaped occasionally or daily in the last 4 weeks
Gift Card Terms and Conditions
- Participants must meet the eligibility criteria to take part in the SMS research study.
- An address is required to send the gift cards.
- Gift cards available to 50 eligible participants.
- Three (3) gift cards are available for participants upon completing specific tasks:
- $20 for completing the baseline survey
- $20 for completing the follow-up survey
- $30 for completing an interview or group discussion.
