Over the years we’ve learned a lot about how to quit smoking from the people who know – Australians who have stopped smoking for good. What we have learned is here on the Quit because you can site.

It’s got the facts that show quitting is the right choice. It also has plenty of ideas about how you can quit.

Make the site work for you. Print out the checklists and keep them to jog your memory on important points.

You can refer this site as you go through the different stages of quitting.

Like all good things, it’s going to take some time and effort for you to quit smoking, but millions of smokers in Australia have already stopped. You can too.

You need to know

Chemicals in cigarettes change the way some medications work. See your doctor before quitting if you are taking medication.


We know that stopping smoking can be stressful. If you have suffered from depression, anxiety or another mental illness, ask your doctor’s advice before quitting.