Engagement within the program is lead by the participants as it is recognised that this is their journey and it is respected that they are the leaders of that. Yarning and connecting with others is a big part of the journey and process and is encouraged throughout the program.

Engagement for the program from the NMB Support Worker will include:

• Phones calls (this is dependant on the participants needs and will be guided by the participant)
• Text messages (this is dependant on the participants needs and will be guided by the participant)

• Fortnightly group sessions (these run for 2hrs with food provided and give participants an opportunity to yarn with others who are going through a similar process)
• Inservice supports (When clients drop in for additional products)
• Outreach (this is only provided for NRT product replacement)

Clients are provided with Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) at no cost as a part of the program, with the products they find most beneficial. The NRT products that are provided through the NMB program include:

• Patches
• Sprays
• Lozenges
• Gum
• Inhalator

If clients require other NRT products, such as Champix, Varenicline, or nicotine vapes, this can only be provided by Winnunga’s GP’s and is not a part of the NRT delivery of the program. New clients are required to connect with the Winnunga GP’s first before engaging the program as there is a referral process that needs to be followed. This also gives clients the chance to yarn with their GP’s about any health concerns they have around their smoking and provides a double pronged approach of supports for their quit journey.

There are no timeframes for clients when accessing this program as it has been developed to be flexible to clients needs. There is a ‘no shame’ policy when it comes to the journey, recognizing that one size does not fit all and that the client is the leader of what they want there quit smoking journey to look like.

When: Every second and fourth Friday of the month

Time: 11am – 1pm

Where: Meet at Winnunga’s Art Room on Iluka street (Building next to the public toilets and across the road from the shops)

Contact: Social Health Team – No More Boondah Support Worker on 6284 6222 for further information.