Referrals to NSW Quitline

All health professionals are encouraged to refer any patient or client who smokes and/or vapes to for quitting support to the NSW Quitline.

Procedure to refer people who smoke and/or vape to the NSW Quitline

1. Inform your patient/client about the NSW Quitline and provide them with a NSW Quitline brochure.
2. Obtain informed consent from your patient/client before making the referral.
3. Complete the referral form.
4. Attach the referral form to the patient/client record for follow-up. 

A NSW Quitline counsellor will call your patient/client to provide information, support and advice on smoking and/or vaping cessation.

If a fax number is entered on the referral form, and the patient gives consent, the NSW Quitline provides feedback to health professionals on their patients contact with the service.

• Refer a client to NSW Quitline (online form)
• Refer a client to NSW Quitline (PDF)
• Order Quitline resources, including referral pads and Quit Kits