Don College is a Smoke-Free Zone
It appears that using e-cigarettes or vapes is a growing trend in a small minority of students. Don College, like all Tasmanian Government sites, is a smoke free zone. Vaping and e cigarettes are included in the Tasmanian Public Health Act.
E-cigarettes are battery-operated devices used to inhale nicotine or other chemicals as a vapour (known as vaping). The liquids used in e-cigarettes can contain nicotine, but also flavourings and harmful substances such as heavy metals, volatile organic compounds and cancer-causing chemicals.
International evidence is emerging of a possible link between the use of e-cigarettes and lung disease. Even the use of e-cigarettes has resulted in significant lung injury. For more details visit E-cigarettes | Tasmanian Department of Health
We encourage all staff and students and broader community members to maintain a smoke/vape free life.
If you require assistance to stop smoking please talk with our Student Support Team or visit Quitline
Contact Quitline for help to quit smoking. You can call the hotline on 13 QUIT (13 7848), to talk to a counsellor or request a call back. The Quitline offers an online chat service and has resources for health professionals. Visit their website for more information.