Resources for clinicians
This page is designed to support clinicians with up-to-date guidance, evidence-based tools, and reliable data to inform vaping-related care. As the use of e-cigarettes grows, especially among young Australians, clinicians play a vital role in raising awareness, supporting cessation, and navigating evolving policies and trends.
Vaping statistics and trends
Cancer Council – Generation Vape Project
This large-scale research project provides key insights into:
- How and why young people are accessing e-cigarettes
- Evolving behaviours, including preferences for disposable devices
- Awareness levels and influences on vaping uptake
- Policy impact and community responses
A valuable resource for shaping conversations with young patients and understanding the broader social context of vaping in Australia.
Guidance for the management of electronic cigarette use (vaping) in adolescents and adults
Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ)
A comprehensive expert consensus guideline offering practical advice for managing e-cigarette use in clinical practice. It covers:
- Prevention strategies for youth and young adults
- Support for cessation in non-smokers and smokers using e-cigarettes
- Case vignettes and pharmacotherapy options
- Urgent need for vaping-specific research to guide future care
- Urgent need for vaping-specific research to guide future care
RACGP national guide: Supporting smoking & vaping cessation
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
This updated resource offers clinical advice for GPs and health providers on:
- Assessing vaping-related risks
- Supporting patients with cessation strategies
- Understanding the legal and regulatory context in Australia
- Working with patients of different smoking backgrounds, including youth and adults