Gold Coast Health is recognised for quality patient care, nursing and midwifery excellence and innovations in professional nursing and midwifery practice under the Magnet® Recognition Program.
"Walking together in kindness" artwork produced for Gold Coast Health by Riki Salam, We are 27 Creative.The Gold Coast Public Health Unit works to improve the health of the Gold Coast Community by reducing exposure to tobacco and other smoking products and second-hand smoke by investigating complaints and monitoring, enforcing and promoting compliance with smoking and medicine laws in Qld.
In Qld, it is illegal to sell or supply an e-cigarette/vape to children. It is also illegal to possess or sell an e-cigarette or vape containing nicotine unless it was obtained on a doctor’s prescription and dispensed by a pharmacist.
The Australian Department of Health continues to advise there are NO safe vape choices – even vapes that do not contain nicotine. The healthiest option is not to vape or smoke.
Watch the GCPHU ‘say not to vapes’ video to explore the risks associated with vaping.
Join Dr Karl Kruszelnicki as he uncovers Vape Truths to get the facts.
The Queensland smoking laws include areas where smoking is banned, restrictions on the advertising, promotion, sale and use of smoking products, including e-cigarettes.
To report an alleged breach of the Queensland smoking laws email GCPHU@health.qld.gov.au or complete the community complaints online form.
Visit Quit HQ for information and support on your quitting journey or phone Quitline 13 78 48 to get free, expert advice to help you quit for good.
