Vaping Decoded: Empowering parents in the vaping conversation

FREE live 60 minute webinar this August | Logo for Zoom

This webinar is aimed at empowering parents to have more relevant conversations with their teens around vaping.

Thursday 6 August 2026, 6:00–7:00 pm AEST

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Parents are one of the most important protective factors when it comes to preventing teenage vaping.

This webinar is aimed at empowering parents to have more relevant conversations with their teens around vaping.

We will cover the following topics:

  • Understand today’s vaping culture & peer influences
  • Hear the most frequently asked parent questions on vaping
  • Learn about how vape products are marketed to young people
  • Recognise the health and environmental risks associated with vaping
  • Equip yourself with strategies on how to start a conversation with your child
  • Gain tips and strategies for preventing vaping among young people
  • Learn how you can support young people who have started vaping

1 in 3 high school students have experimented with vaping

Big Tobacco and Vaping

While illegal in Australia, big tobacco companies are still investing heavily in the development and marketing of e-cigarettes and other vaping products. Here are some ways that big tobacco companies promote vaping:

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Partnering with influencers or popular social media personalities to promote their products to their followers.

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Sponsoring events and partner with big brands including, soccer clubs, Formula 1 events and music festivals.

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Developing devices with a range of flavours and nicotine strengths to appeal to different tastes and preferences.

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Campaigns feature young attractive models using e-cigarettes in trendy locations, associating vaping with a certain lifestyle.

Vaping Decoded: Empowering parents in the vaping conversation

Free live 60 minute webinar | Logo for Zoom

This webinar is aimed at empowering parents to have more relevant conversations with their teens around vaping.

Register now:

Thursday, 6th of August at 6pm (AEST)
Two young people vaping

About Blurred Minds

Blurred Minds is a Griffith University initiative supporting schools with engaging, evidence-based alcohol, vaping and other drug education.

Our team works with educators, students and school communities across Australia through workshops, online modules, classroom resources and gamified learning experiences.

Drawing on more than 16 years of research, this session is designed to empower parents to have more relevant conversations with their teens around vaping.

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