Program Name
Quitline Aboriginal Liaison Team (QALT)
Region
QALT covers all of the state
Category
Government
Source(s) of funding
QALT is funded by the Australian Government under the Quitline Enhancement Funding stream
Target group(s)
All Aboriginal people who use tobacco or are affected by people smoking tobacco.
Health workforce who work primarily with Aboriginal people.
Goals and Objectives
QALT works with Aboriginal people and their families to reduce the harms associated with tobacco use. QALT aims to help Aboriginal people to cut down or quit tobacco use through engagement with the counselling and support services offered by Quitline.
Strategies
QALT provides resources to support Tackling Indigenous Smoking teams and other health professionals. We work with Quitline to ensure cultural security of the service. QALT provides training and health professionals on cessation support and referral processes. QALT attends community events to promote the Quitline service
Contact Details
Jennifer Keen
Senior Project Officer
QALT
Jennifer.keen@mhc.wa.gov.au
(08) 9471 0428