What is iSISTAQUIT?

iSISTAQUIT (implement Supporting Indigenous Smokers To Assist Quitting) is designed to increase health service capacity by providing best practice training in smoking cessation to healthcare workers who have contact with pregnant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

The iSISTAQUIT training and implementation package has been updated and is ready to launch!

What’s new?

The package has been co-developed with input from specialist Aboriginal advisors. They are now offering two options for clinical staff participation:

Option 1: Evaluation package.

1. self-paced online eLearning modules for health professionals (CPD points available – conditions apply)
2. hard copy educational resources – training manual and flipchart for health providers, and My journey booklet for pregnant women
3. medical practice software templates for PenCS Topbar and Communicare
4. additional resources associated with iSISTAQUIT research, such as a Smokerlyzer and nicotine replacement therapy supplies
5. access to the iSISTAQUIT social media campaign.

Option 2: Training package.

1. self-paced online eLearning modules for health professionals (CPD points available – conditions apply)
2. hard copy educational resources – training manual and flipchart for healthcare providers, and My journey booklet for pregnant women
3. access to the iSISTAQUIT social media campaign.

iSISTAQUIT welcomes the opportunity to work with clinical staff from Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and mainstream services.

You can email the iSISTAQUIT team for more information or to register for either option. They can arrange a phone or zoom link up: isistaquit@newcastle.edu.au.