You need to be ready, set goals and make plans to achieve them.
Different strategies work for different people. Your doctor or health worker can give advice and support; explain nicotine replacement therapy and other medical options.

For information on quit smoking programs and support:
Sydney South West Area Health Service:
Smoking Clinic - RPA Hospital - Ph: 02 9515 8613
Croydon Community Health Centre - Ph: 02 9378 1306

South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Area Health Service:
Smokers Clinic - Stop Smoking Program - Prince of Wales - Department of Respiratory Medicine - Ph: 02 9382 4641
St George Hospital Alcohol and Other Drug Services - Ph: 02 91132944
Rockdale Community Health Centre (support group) - Ph: 02 9087 8300

Quitline Ph: 131 848 or 13 7848 (13 QUIT)

If you have a health-care card and you need financial assistance with quit smoking therapies contact BGF- Ph: 9283 8666 / toll free 1800 651 011 or email: bgf@bgf.org.au (office hours are 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Subsidised NRT may also be available through South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Area Health Clinics.