Community Health Services
Aboriginal Health Services in New South Wales are able to partner with the University of Newcastle on this research study building Indigenous-led evidence base for smoking cessation care. Services will receive free training and resources to run group-based smoking cessation in their community in the way that’s right for their community.
​The Which Way? group-based program incorporates six-sessions that aim to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women with the knowledge and tools to make their own choices that support their smoking and vaping cessation journey. The program incorporates evidence-based behaviour change techniques and culturally responsive and relevant resources and practices. ​The program offers flexible delivery options, you can conduct sessions face-to-face, online, or a combination of the two tailored to your community needs. The program includes the most up to date evidence on smoking cessation approaches using relevant activities to build empowerment through connection, conversation and personal reflections. Each session is designed to run for 60-90 minutes and can be tailored by you to be appropriate for your community. ​Each session is detailed in a Health Provider Manual including all the activities and tools you will need to facilitate a successful group session. Each group member will receive a Cessation Journal to work through along their journey, which are filled with culturally directed resources, activities, information, and support.
As a partner you get:
As a partner you get: Free training for any health workers in smoking cessation and group-based support, delivered by an Aboriginal Tobacco Treatment Specialist All resources and support to run the six week groups in your service. You will have enough resources to run your groups as many times and as frequently as you like. Funding is available to support services in delivering the groups, we also have a team to support your service in developing an appropriate funding plan utilising MBS number available.
