Dear Parents and Guardians,

We've collated different resources to provide information about vaping, and how to start conversations with your young person.

Please contact our Counselling team if you have any questions.


VicHealth Parent and Carer conversation guide https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/parent-vaping-guide Available in 6 languages.
Guide summary: This guide can help you have a meaningful, non-threatening conversation with your teen about vaping. You won’t find a set of scripted questions – we don’t want to put words in your mouth. Instead, we’ll share: Conversation starters based on your teen’s vaping behaviour. Insights from our research about what your teen might be thinking and feeling, and what you can say to help. These insights are based on our recent survey interviews and in-depth conversations with teens across Australia. Through our research, we’ve developed guidance to help parents better understand what their teens think and how they feel about vaping. Before you get started, you should note this guidance isn't based solely on age. It’s also based on your teens’ motivations and attitudes towards vaping, as well as their current behaviours. Use Part One to determine where your teen is at with vaping Use Part Two to identify the group that best describes your teen right now and the most relevant tips to use. You might want to pause after Part One based on how the conversation went and re-visit it later with Part Two.
Factsheets: Lung Foundation Australia Vaping and young people – Youth aged 12-17 (4 pages) https://lungfoundation.com.au/support-resources/resource-hub/vaping-and-young-people-youth-aged-12-17/ Vaping and mental health fact sheet for young people https://lungfoundation.com.au/support-resources/resource-hub/vaping-and-mental-health-fact-sheet-for-young-people/
"Unveil what you inhale" Factsheet (12-17 year olds) This resource was developed with young Australians for young Australians to show the facts, raise the issues, and provide advice on vaping and e-cigarettes and how to take action when it comes to the risks. Visual and highly accessible concise factsheet (attached) that defines and explores the nature of vaping (behaviour and paraphenalia) and its associated health risks. Further Lung Foundation Australia: https://lungfoundation.com.au/protect-your-lungs/vaping-information/
Factsheet: Helping teens quit vaping: A 'how to' guide Developed by Dr Michelle Jongenelis, MPsych(Clinical)/PhD https://static1.squarespace.com/static/63f19c545641dd267fe29fca/t/64e42fc0c1e8324ccefb7bb8/1692676032903/A+%27how-to%27+guide+-+Helping+teens+quit+vaping.pdf
‘Influencing Gen Vape’ Summary Report Unveiling insights into segments of teen vaping 20 Feb 2024 https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/resources-download/influencing-gen-vape-summary-report
Influencing Gen Vape: Unveiling insights into segments of teen vaping is an Australian-first research project that categorises young people into distinct segments, decoding their motivations, attitudes and behaviours towards vaping. As part of the research, online surveys and in-depth conversations were held with 3,699 teenagers 12-18 years from across Australia between July – September 2023. This summary report outlines what you need to know. Seven segments were created based on teens’ motivations and attitudes towards vaping, as well as their current behaviours. These segments were not decided by age. The research was conducted by The Behaviour Change Collaborative in partnership with VicHealth.
Vapes and the effects of vaping https://www.quit.org.au/en/fact-sheets/vapes-and-the-effects-of-vaping
Addresses: Vapes and the effects of vaping Australia’s Vaping RegulationsLearn about Australian Government laws for vaping, including flavours and sales. Vapes: general informationWhat vapes are, a summary of their health effects, the laws on selling vapes, how they harm the environment and vapes and quitting smoking. Effects of vaping on the bodyVaping can damage the lungs and airways, and may affect the heart, blood vessels, and the brain. Vaping can cause seizures and symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, coughing and throat irritation The dangers of nicotine in vaping liquidNicotine in vaping liquid can poison children and adults. Learn the signs. Tips to help you quit vapingA list of helpful steps that can get you on the way to quitting and staying quit, plus links to Quitline and the MyQuit Buddy app. The benefits of quitting vapingThe benefits of quitting vaping
Factsheet: Fact Sheet Vaping: Information and advice for parents and carers https://publicdocumentcentre.education.tas.gov.au/library/Shared%20Documents/Fact-Sheet-Vaping-Information-for-parents-and-carers.pdf

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