Beyond the Big Smoke

This is a multicomponent program including the following activities:

• the provision of a tobacco control training program for Kimberley ACCHSs staff, which aimed to increase the use of brief interventions by staff.  This includes the use of screening systems to monitor individuals using the AMS and follow them up to help prevent individuals developing tobacco related illnesses.
• the provision of a KAMSC support group. Furthermore, a 'yarning about tobacco' competition was also run to increase communication about tobacco use.
• A support group was set up for staff in the KAMSC office in the Kimberley to provide them with support. Emphasis was on being non-judgemental and normalising behaviour.  Encourage staff to take up physical activity to help with stress and fear of gaining weight.
• health promotion materials being provided, as well as 'congratulations on Quitting Smoking' banners.  In addition, materials were developed specifically for school aged children (e.g., work sheets, hats, drink bottles). They have a stall with various community specific merchandise (e.g., badges in community language) that is set up on carnival days/community events. Also have a newsletter bulletin about the various activities of KAMSC in relation to tobacco control. 
• NRT is also available to staff of KAMSC and the AMSs clients.
• Making Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services smoke free for staff and clients. In addition, staff are not allowed to smoke in their uniform at any time.