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

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

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

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

🚭 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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