A National Approach for Reducing Access to Tobacco in Australia by Young People under 18 Years of Age

Appendix D: Contacts and Resources in Australia

Appendix D: Contacts and Resources in Australia - A National Approach for Reducing Access to Tobacco in Australia by Young People under 18 Years of Age

Page last updated: 26 April 2012

For information regarding Policy / Legislation


NSW VIC SA TAS NT WA QLD ACT
The Public Health Act 1991

Manager,
Tobacco and Health Unit.
Public Health Division,
NSW Department of Health
LMB 961,
North Sydney
NSW 2059
(02) 9391 9059
Tobacco Act 1987

Department of Human Services.
17/120 Spencer St, Melbourne
Victoria 3000
(03) 9637 4024
Tobacco Product Regulation Act 1997

Senior Project Officer,
Tobacco Control Unit.
Department of Human Services
PO Box 287
Rundle Mall
Adelaide
South Australia 5000
(08) 8226 7277
Public Health Act 1997

Director of Public Health,
Department of Health and Human Service
Public and Environmental, Health Services
GPO Box 125B
Hobart
Tasmania 7001
(03) 62 333762
Northern Territory of Australia Tobacco Act 1992

Territory Health Services
P O Box 40596
Casuarina
NT 0811
(08) 8922 7767
Tobacco Control Act 1990

Smoking and Health Program,
Health Enhancement Branch,
Public Health Division,
Health Department of Western Australia
Ground Floor C Block
189 Royal Street,
East Perth
WA 6004
(08) 9222 2015
Tobacco and Other Smoking Products (Prevention of Supply to Children) 1998

Health Legislation Amendment Act 1999

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Services,
Queensland Health
GPO Box 48,
Brisbane
Qld 4001
(07) 323 41709
Tobacco Act 1927

Health Protection Service
ACT Department of Health & Community Care
Locked Bag 5
Weston Creek,
ACT 2615
(02) 6205 1700
(02) 6205 1720


For information regarding Procedural and Policy Guidelines and Resources


NSW VIC SA TAS NT WA QLD ACT
Manual:
Policies and Procedures for the enforcement of section 59 of the Public Health Act 1991.

Tobacco and Health Unit,
Public Health Division,
NSW Department of Health.
LMB 961,
North Sydney
NSW 2059
(02) 9391 9368
Report:
Western Region Tobacco Project

Fact Sheets:
Sales to Minors

Tobacco Act Enforcement Protocol

www.dhs.vic.gov. au/phd/tobacco.htm


Information Bulletins:
Tobacco (Amendment) Act 2000

www.dhs.vic.gov.au/phd/smokleg/index.htm

Department of Human Services,
17/120 Spencer St,
Melbourne
Victoria 3000
(03) 9637 4248
Senior Project Officer,
Tobacco Control Unit
Department of Human Services.
PO Box 287
Rundle Mall
Adelaide
South Australia 5000
(08) 8226 7277
Director of Public Health,
Department of Health and Human Service,
Public and Environmental Health Services.
GPO Box 125B
Hobart
Tasmania 7001
(03) 62 333762
Territory Health Services
P O Box 40596
Casuarina
NT 0811
(08) 8922 7767
Brochures:
‘Choke the supply’;

‘Make it Smokefree’;

‘When smoke gets in your eyes’.

Smoking and Health Program,
Health Enhancement Branch,
Public Health Division,
Health Department of Western Australia.
Ground Floor C Block
189 Royal Street,
East Perth
WA 6004
(08) 9222 2015
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Services,
Queensland Health
GPO Box 48,
Brisbane
Qld 4001
(07) 323 41709
Health Protection Service
ACT Department of Health & Community Care
Locked Bag 5
Weston Creek,
ACT 2615
(02) 6205 1700
(02) 6205 1720


For information regarding Training Programs for Enforcement Agencies


NSW VIC SA TAS NT WA QLD ACT
Tobacco and Health Unit,
Public Health Division.
NSW Department of Health.
LMB 961,
North Sydney
NSW 2059
(02) 9391 9285
Department of Human Services,
17/120 Spencer St,
Melbourne
Victoria 3000
(03) 9637 4024
Senior Project Officer,
Tobacco Control Unit,
Department of Human Services.
PO Box 287
Rundle Mall
Adelaide
South Australia 5000
(08) 8226 7277
Director of Public Health,
Department of Health and Human Service,
Public and Environmental Health Services.
GPO Box 125B
Hobart
Tasmania 7001
(03) 62 333762
Territory Health Services,
P O Box 40596
Casuarina
NT 0811
(08) 8922 7767)
Lectures:
Enforcement of the Tobacco Control Act 1990 for Police Officers

Smoking and Health Program,
Health Enhancement Branch,
Public Health Division.
Health Department of Western Australia.
Ground Floor C Block
189 Royal Street,
East Perth
WA 6004
(08) 9222 2015
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Services,
Queensland Health
GPO Box 48,
Brisbane
Qld 4001
(07) 323 41709
Health Protection Service,
ACT Department of Health & Community Care,
Locked Bag 5
Weston Creek,
ACT 2615
(02) 6205 1700
(02) 6205 1720

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For information regarding Information Resources for Retailers / Community (eg Brochures / Signs)


NSW VIC SA TAS NT WA QLD ACT
Better Health Centre,
Locked Bag 5003,
Gladesville
NSW 2111

Flier:
‘Don’t sell tobacco to under 18s—its against the law.

Signage:
Public Health Notice:
15cm x21cm
Department of Human Services,
17/120 Spencer St,
Melbourne
Victoria 3000
(03) 9637 4248
Senior Project Officer,
Tobacco Control Unit,
Department of Human Services,
PO Box 287
Rundle Mall
Adelaide
South Australia 5000
(08) 8226 7277
Director of Public Health,
Department of Health and Human Service,
Public and Environmental Health Services,
GPO Box 125B
Hobart
Tasmania 7001
(03) 62 333762
Territory Health Services.
P O Box 40596
Casuarina
NT 0811
(08) 8922 7767
Fact Sheet:
Tobacco Control Act 1990 Summary sheet;

Retailer warning stickers Tobacco Control Act 1990

Pamphlets:
‘Your child and smoking’;

'Restricting the sale of tobacco products to children’;

‘Towards a smoke-free generation’.

HealthInfo
PO Box 450
Leederville
WA 6903
1300 135 030
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Services,
Queensland Health
GPO Box 48,
Brisbane
Qld 4001
(07) 323 41709
National Heart Foundation (ACT Division),
PO Box 220
Deakin,
ACT 2600
(02) 62825744

ACT Cancer Society,
QUIT Campaign,
159 Marybyrnong Ave,
Kaleen
ACT 2617
(02) 6262 2222


For information regarding Advertising Materials


NSW VIC SA TAS NT WA QLD ACT
NSW QUIT Campaign,
Tobacco and Health Unit,
Public Health Division,
NSW Department of Health.
LMB 961,
North Sydney
NSW 2059
(02) 9818 0461

2TVCs:
‘Brickwall’

“Smoke detector’

Brochures:
‘Quit sales to Minors’

Don’t go broke for a smoke’.
Department of Human Services,
17/120 Spencer St,
Melbourne
Victoria 3000
(03) 9637 4248
Senior Project Officer,
Tobacco Control Unit,
Department of Human Services.
PO Box 287
Rundle Mall
Adelaide
South Australia 5000
(08) 8226 7277
Director of Public Health,
Department of Health and Human Service,
Public and Environmental Health Services.
GPO Box 125B
Hobart
Tasmania 7001
(03) 62 333762
Territory Health Services
P O Box 40596
Casuarina
NT 0811
(08) 8922 7767
Smoking and Health Program,
Health Enhancement Branch,
Public Health Division.
Health Department of Western Australia.
Ground Floor C Block
189 Royal Street,
East Perth
WA 6004
(08) 9222 2015

Poster:
‘What’s your poison?’
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Services,
Queensland Health
GPO Box 48,
Brisbane
Qld 4001
(07) 323 41709
Health Protection Service,
ACT Department of Health & Community Care.
Locked Bag 5
Weston Creek,
ACT 2615
(02) 6205 1700
(02) 6205 1720

ACT Cancer Society,
QUIT Campaign.
159 Marybyrnong Ave,
Kaleen
ACT 2617
(02) 6262 2222

National Heart Foundation (ACT Division).
PO Box 220
Deakin,
ACT 2600
(02) 62825744


New Zealand


For information about:
Smokefree Environments Act 1990
Smokefree Enforcement manual

Contact:
Ministry of Health
Smokefree Analysts
PO Box 5013
Wellington
New Zealand
(04)496 2000
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