Dear parents/carers,

We recognize that young people are at an age where they may be curious and seeking new and novel experiences and so may engage in behaviours like vaping. 

As a wellbeing team we are keen to support young people to make good choices for their health and wellbeing. We also understand that for many parents/carers, vaping may be new and not something they have much awareness of. 

Below are some useful resources for parents and carers for both talking to and supporting their young people around vaping. We hope you find them useful. 

Feel free to make contact with our wellbeing team if you have any further questions or concerns in relation to this matter via: shera.blaise@education.vic.gov.au

USEFUL RESOURCES FOR PARENTS/CARERS

Learning more about vaping:

• https://www.vapingfacts.org.au/

How to talk to your young person about vaping:

• A conversation guide for parents

My young person wants help to quit / reduce their use of vaping:

• https://adf.org.au/talking-about-drugs/vaping/helping-young-people-quit-vaping/

• https://www.health.gov.au/vaping/going-vape-free

• https://www.quit.org.au/articles/tips-to-help-you-quit-vaping

• https://www.health.gov.au/vaping/for-parents-and-carers

• You can also make an appointment with your GP to discuss quitting or contact QUIT