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The official account of the NBPU Tackling Indigenous Smoking programme. RTs not an endorsement.

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NEWS: The Tackling Indigenous Smoking social media page has now moved to LinkedIn. Please follow the NBPU TIS LinkedIn page to keep up to date with the latest news, updates and resources: 🔗 https://t.co/mpFY8J7RSv

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Today is World Heart Day!

The theme for this year is "Don't Miss A Beat" and aims to raise awareness around cardiovascular disease. One of the best ways to promote heart health is by going smoke and vape free.

Once you stop smoking, after:
- 20 minutes, your blood pressure starts to lower
- 8 hours, your risk of heart attack starts to fall
- 12 weeks, it is easier for your heart to pump
- 1 year, your risk of heart attack falls to half that of someone who smokes
- 15 years, your risk of a heart attack drops to that of someone who has never smoked

More facts about smoking: 🔗 https://t.co/UbxwLqrDyn

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Today is #RedNoseDay, promoting safe sleep & lowering the risk of SUDI. A smoke-free environment is crucial for protecting babies. Red Nose recommends keeping bubs away from tobacco smoke and avoiding smoking during & after pregnancy. 🔗 https://t.co/uEHQRa15ja

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NEW: This free online course helps organisations create smoke & vape-free workplace policies. This self-paced course include an introduction to smoke & vape-free policies, tailored policy development, & tips for effectiveness: 🔗 https://t.co/adEEPskyhf

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🚭 Check out the recently updated ‘Keep Our Place a Smoke and Vape Free Space’ resource package! This toolkit is designed to support organisations in creating & maintaining smoke and vape free workplace policies: 🔗 https://t.co/xogbIntzli

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After some guidance for smoke-free pledges? The NBPU TIS has created a factsheet on developing smoke- and vape-free pledges to use with community. You can download it here: 🔗 https://t.co/GLsas24dig

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Check out this recent study which explored the factors that help Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander women avoid or quit smoking during pregnancy - offering valuable insights for improving maternal and child health: 🔗 https://t.co/DNpAbN5WP7

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Check out the latest edition of the NBPU TIS monthly newsletter! Read about the new National Lung Cancer Screening Program, Evidence in Brief - Calling out Big Tobacco: Indigenous Voices on ‘Harm Reduction' & new @lungfoundation youth campaign collab: 🔗 https://t.co/JleryIIq8e

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The Pregnant Women and Families page contains new updates on the Which Way? program & the new Gulibaa Project, an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander-led initiative aimed at helping Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander women be smoke & and vape-free: 🔗 https://t.co/OEt64i8giN

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Check out this resource package created by @Lungfoundation & @qldhealth in partnership with Apunipima Cape York Health Council's #TacklingIndigenousSmoking team, created to aid young First Nations people better understand effects of vaping: 🔗 https://t.co/vJnpew7xDr

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Today is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples! Let’s celebrate the strength, resilience & rich culture of Indigenous peoples globally and locally, as we move toward healthier, smoke-free communities and a brighter future. 🔗 https://t.co/rAiHyyzhHo

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Today we acknowledge the @NAATSIHWP National Day of Recognition 🖤💛❤️ Celebrating the vital role of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Workers & Health Practitioners in keeping our communities strong, healthy & connected 💪🏽🔗 https://t.co/u3W5xveKNI

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The National Lung Cancer Screening Program, launched on 1 July, aims to reduce illness & deaths from lung cancer by detecting it early using a free screening test. Find NACCHO resources about the program for community members & health professionals here:🔗 https://t.co/nP1VMuVy5J

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Today is National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, a time to reflect on the importance of supporting our youth 💛🖤❤️ Access to accurate info on the effects of vaping & smoking is important to create a healthy future for all: 🔗 https://t.co/e9oH5Vy15v

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Looking to find resources to support the planning of tobacco control activities? Check out the Resources to Support Planning page on the #TacklingIndigenousSmoking website! It includes guides for asset mapping, choosing SMART activity outcomes, & more! 🔗 https://t.co/BsvnzIppE2

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In June, over 250 TIS Workers from around Australia gathered for the National TIS Workers Workshop to showcase their community efforts, including a poster competition. SAWCAN won with an inspiring poster about their Pledge Tree project. 🔗 https://t.co/MYOBKq6pT1

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Griffith AMS's Free, Fresh & Fit team has recently launched their incredible new artwork, representing the journey & impact as they travel regionally to promote a healthier, smoke & vape free future for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities. 🔗 https://t.co/kzcXx6k8ts

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Check out some of the awesome work the Sydney Swans are doing alongside the Na Joomelah TIS team at La Perouse LALC to get the word out about being smoke & vape free for a healthy heart, healthy lungs and a healthy mind: 🔗 https://t.co/gnrxkT9v41

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Looking to find recaps of the latest in tobacco control? Check out the Tobacco Control News page on the TIS website! It contains summaries of many of the latest findings relating to smoking and vaping. 🔗 https://t.co/cmITaFg5hJ

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It's #NationalDiabetesWeek! Research indicates smoking raises insulin resistance & type 2 diabetes risk for both men & women. Recent studies also suggest vaping might affect blood sugar and pre-diabetes risk. Let's promote smoke-free communities! 🔗 https://t.co/k6aUcs0oTW