New dates for the Gold Forum Process in 2027!
The dates and detailed timeframes for the Global Network Gold Forum process for 2027 are now available.
Follow the link below to submit an expression of interest.
National Tobacco Strategy 2023–2030
The National Tobacco Strategy aims to improve the health of all Australians by reducing the prevalence of tobacco use and its associated health, social, environmental and economic costs, and the inequalities it causes.
Global Network Conference 2026
The 2026 GOLD Forum Event, held in conjunction with the Global Network Conference, took place on May 20, 2026, in Malmö, Sweden.
Follow the link below for more information.
Victorian Cancer Plan
Smoking is front and centre in the Victorian Cancer Plan for 2024-28, which emphasises “optimal and equitable cancer outcomes for all Victorians.”
Oceania Tobacco Control Conference - Register now!
The 2027 Oceania Tobacco Control Conference will be held from the 10-12 March 2027 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
Registrations are now open. Follow the link below for more information.
The 2020 ENSP Tobacco Dependence Treatment Guidelines
The 2026 ENSP Tobacco Dependence Treatment Guidelines are now available in multiple languages.
National Preventive Health Strategy
The Prevention Centre has welcomed the release of the National Preventive Health Strategy 2021-2030 with 'reduced tobacco use' identified as an immediate priority to boost prevention action in the first years of this Strategy and to impact health outcomes across all stages of life.
Click the link below to view the National Preventive Health Strategy.
Guidance information for emergency care settings
Responding to a request from the Victorian Coroner, VNSHS has worked with Eastern Health and other stakeholders to develop guidance information for managing nicotine dependence and withdrawal in emergency care settings.
Free NRT for eligible Victorians and South Australians
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Victorians and South Australians trying to quit may now be eligible to access free combination nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) through Quitline 13 7848. Follow the link below for more information.
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VNSHS Regional Validation Program
VNSHS members have the opportunity to have their performance against the Global standards independently validated through the VNSHS Regional Validation Program.
Health Promoting Hospitals 2020 standards
The Health Promoting Hospitals and Health Services Network is pleased to announce the release of new standards to guide the integration of health promotion initiatives.
Resources to support pregnant women and their partners
Resources from Quit Centre are available to support interventions for smoking cessation for pregnant women and their partners.
