Vaping Decoded:

Empowering parents and community leaders in the vaping conversation

FREE webinar this May | Online or In-Person

πŸ’» Online via Logo for Zoom

πŸ•– 7.00-8.00pm (Broken Hill time, ACST)

🏒 In-Person at Thyme on Argent Function Centre

πŸ•– 6.30-8.30pm (Broken Hill time, ACST)

πŸ“… Wednesday, 14th May

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

Mission Australia’s Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs Support Service in collaboration with Blurred Minds present this webinar aimed at empowering parents and community leaders 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 and community leaders in the vaping conversation

Attend for FREE | Online or In-Person

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

πŸ“… Wednesday, 14th May

πŸ’» Online via Logo for Zoom

πŸ•– 7.00-8.00pm (Broken Hill time, ACST)

🏒 In-Person at Thyme on Argent Function Centre

πŸ•– 6.30-8.30pm (Broken Hill time, ACST)
πŸ—ΊοΈ Thyme on Argent, 220 Argent Street, Broken Hill
🍽️ Light supper will be provided
πŸ“ž Event Contact – Erin Reberger – 0490 270 777

Register now:

Wednesday, 14th May | Online or In-Person
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Presented By

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Dr. James Durl

  • Research officer and Lead workshop facilitator of Blurred Minds

  • More than 5 years delivering alcohol, vaping and drug education to schools

  • Multiple award-winning research spanning virtual reality and youth service design

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