00:00 The 1980s were a popular time for a smoke.
00:05 I'd say 99% of the staff smoked, so at that time we were allowed to smoke in our offices.
00:11 That was the voice of Di Spotswood.
00:13 She's one of several Tasmanian Aboriginal people, or Palawa,
00:16 who've shared their stories of quitting or reducing smoking through a podcast.
00:21 It's part of a cultural program supporting people to quit.
00:24 The Tasmanian Aboriginal Centres program draws on the community's connection to fire and smoke
00:30 and the culture of storytelling.
00:32 Be aware, there's good and bad smoke.
00:36 There is these aspects of culture that connect us to country land and healing
00:41 and being able to connect in a positive way, but tobacco is not that.
00:45 Vaping is not that.
00:47 For most people, effectively quitting is more involved than just picking a date to stop smoking.
00:52 Makara Patapa helps people learn how to use nicotine replacement products
00:57 and provides the first week's supply.
00:59 We've got to address their social cues, their triggers.
01:02 We've got to educate people in this space to be able to give them the right tools
01:06 so when they're ready, they can make change within their own lives and we can assist that journey.
01:12 It's helped colleagues Tam Stiles and Cassie Davey.
01:16 Instead of a smoko, they now exercise together.
01:19 I'd attempted many times before to give up
01:22 and then as soon as something sort of went a little bit pear-shaped, that's what I reverted back to.
01:29 But this time I was just determined.
01:31 I was smoking 40 a day.
01:33 My friends and family never ever would have thought that I would have give up
01:37 and here I am 292 days into it and haven't looked back yet.
01:42 Creating new, healthier habits.
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