No images? Click here November 2022Fourth Edition 2022Welcome to our final edition for the year, and what a year it's been! We had the pleasure of hosting two successful events 1) Towards Tobacco Free by 2030 Symposium, and 2) Tobacco Control in the 21st Century Masterclass. We hope these three days provided inspiration to reinvigorate tobacco control in the COVID era and beyond. We also supported the Western Australia (WA) Bandyup Women's Prison to go smoke-free. Since our last edition, various research was published, with topics ranging from tobacco retail stores, e-cigarette health communication strategies, to opportunities for tobacco control in Australia. Scroll further to find out more and stay up-to-date on tobacco-related news. First smoke-free prison in WABandyup Women’s Prison is the first prison in WA to go smoke-free; which will result in significant health, financial and social benefits for people in prison, staff, and their loved ones. Cancer Council WA is committed to supporting the Department of Justice through a) staff training and education, b) increasing access to quit smoking support for people in prison and staff, and c) providing appropriate and relevant resources for prisons throughout WA. ![]() Industry sector workers still exposed to tobacco smoke and e-cigarette aerosolsDuring October’s Safe Work Month, the Make Smoking History team surveyed 472 adults who work in a range of industries including mining, construction, healthcare, transport and community services. Results found two in five (42%) WA adult employees surveyed reported they were still being exposed to smoke and aerosol drift entering buildings:
WA’s Work Health and Safety laws and regulations prohibit smoking in an enclosed workplace, but they don't cover outdoor workplaces - a gap that needs to be addressed. Towards Tobacco Free By 2030: Post-Symposium learningsLast month we delivered our hybrid Symposium to over 200 attendees. Our collective goal is to halve smoking rates in Western Australia by 2030. NOW is the time to take bold action to reduce the devastating impact of tobacco use in Western Australia and Australia. It requires all tiers of government to work together to implement an evidence-based, comprehensive approach. We also must continue to protect tobacco control efforts from tobacco industry interference. Challenges and opportunities for tobacco control in Australia: A qualitative studyAn infographic summarising a recent study by Dr Jongenelis helps inform policymakers, practitioners, and the general public on the current situation of tobacco and nicotine-related policy and practice in Australia. 'Dispelling the smoke to reflect the mirror': the time is now to eliminate tobacco related harmsA recent commentary highlights the opportunity Australia has for a “smoke-free future” and nicotine-free generations. Maddox et al. outline some key learnings for Australia to incorporate, including:
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Awards and recognitionThank you to all our tobacco control colleagues for their outstanding contributions and achievements in the field! Special congratulations to: Prof. Emily Banks (AM) who won ACOSH’s Dr. Bob Elphick Award for her enormous contribution to research, particularly on e-cigarettes and the cardiovascular health effects of smoking in Australia. She was also one of five Australian National University researchers to win the National Health and Medical Research Council Investigator Grant scheme. Prof. Banks and her team will receive more than $2.9 million to drive improved tobacco and e-cigarette control and provide new insights into cardiovascular disease prevention. Prof. Tom Calma (AO FAA) for being awarded the ACT Senior Australian of the Year. Prof. Calma was instrumental in establishing the National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples; has led the Tackling Indigenous Smoking program; co-chaired Reconciliation Australia for over a decade; and co-led the co-design of a Voice to Parliament initiative. Subscribe today!Make Smoking History produces three different communications throughout the year:
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