‘Flip the Vape’: New Indigenous public health campaign encourages youth to quit vaping

February 7, 2025 8:00

The Koori Way, a Victorian Aboriginal Health Service-led anti-tobacco and anti-vaping health promotion campaign, has launched a new iteration to encourage Indigenous youth to take control of their health, via Mo Works.

With a reported 22% of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples aged 15 and above having tried vaping – a third of whom never smoked cigarettes – ‘Flip the Vape’ asks them to reconsider, by providing a fresh approach to addressing the growing health concern.

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Lauren McNamara

Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.

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anti-vaping Campaign First Nations Indigenous Lionel Austin Salomae Haselgrove The Koori Way vaping Victorian Aboriginal Health Service youth campaign