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Preventing & reducing the use of tobacco & e-cigarettes in schools

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The Fresh Minds Project

The school noticed rising exposure to vaping and strengthened its approach to prevention and education. The Fresh Minds project is a whole-school initiative designed to keep students safe and informed.

Project activities:

The Fresh Minds project empowers students and the school community through:

  • Classroom learning: Using Cancer Council WA’s Clear the Air resources to teach students about vaping risks and how to seek help.
  • Expert guidance: Connecting a staff member with Clear the Air’s Community of Practice for ongoing support and best-practice strategies.
  • School-wide awareness: Promoting the Department of Education’s Anti‑Vaping Toolkit in classrooms, newsletters and events.
  • Student voice: A student-led anti-vaping poster competition, with winning designs displayed across the school.
  • Family engagement: A parent information session supporting confident, open conversations about vaping.
  • Stronger policy: Updated Health and Wellbeing Policy with clear expectations, procedures for early intervention and consistent follow-up.

Sustainability:

Fresh Minds is designed for lasting impact across the whole school community through:

  • Curriculum integration: Ongoing use of Clear the Air and Anti‑Vaping Toolkit resources in health education.
  • Policy consistency: The strengthened policy guides long-term prevention and response.
  • Ongoing monitoring and renewal: Annual review of vaping trends and updated messaging using the latest resources.

Healthway funding can support parent engagement activities, prizes for students, teacher relief and printing resources.

Acknowledgement of Country

Healthway acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the original custodians of this country, recognising their connection to land, waters and community. We respect their cultures and Elders, past and present.

Ngala kaaditj Whadjuk moort keyen kaadak nidja boodja – We acknowledge Whadjuk Noongar people as the original custodians of the land on which we are based.

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