This Quit ‘Fresh Start’ course is also for people who just want to understand their smoking habit but are not ready to quit yet.
Who should do the course?
People who want to quit smoking.
How does the course work?
A trained course leader will discuss the essential strategies to help you overcome your smoking addiction. Video and written materials are used to help you understand:
- why you smoke
- what part smoking plays in your life
- how to change behaviour
- staying “quit”
You will learn techniques to deal with difficulties such as withdrawal, stress, and weight gain. A maximum of 10 participants can join the group. This allows opportunities for individual feedback from the course leader and friendly support and encouragement from other group members.
Who runs the course?
A trained educator conducts the course; they are regularly updated on the latest information about helping people to quit smoking.
(The Fresh Start course was developed by the Victorian Cancer Council)
What will you get out of the course?
When you are a non-smoker you will be much healthier.
- Your risk of serious illness will be reduced
- You will feel satisfaction at succeeding and taking more control of your life
- You will have more money to spend and save.
How long is the course?
The course runs for 4 weeks with 2 hour weekly sessions starting on the following dates;
No classes are scheduled at the moment for further information please contact Marcus at marcus@aidsaction.org.au
Where is the course conducted?
AIDS Action Council of the ACT, Westlund House Resource Centre Acton.
How much is the course?
This course is free and was initially supported by
ACT Government under the ACT Health Promotion Grants Program.
We encourage all people to consult their doctor as a part of their plan to quit.
To make a booking or for more information contact, Marcus at the AIDS Action Council of the ACT , Westlund House Resource Centre, Acton ph 6257 2855 or email marcus@aidsaction.org.au