Department of Health
Sample tweets and/or Facebook status updates
For councils and organisations supporting the smoking ban where children play
All councils and organisations are encouraged to raise awareness of the new smoking bans by sharing information through existing social media channels like Facebook and Twitter. Suggested content has been developed to make this easier and ensure accurate information relating to the bans is being supplied to followers.
The FAQ document included in this package will assist with responding to any questions received from followers and we encourage all councils and organisations to direct people to the section of the Department of Health website for further information.
Children are watching
When people smoke around children, they notice. That’s why smoking is banned within 10 metres of playgrounds, skate parks and under 18s sporting events, and outdoor areas of public swimming pool complexes, from 1 April 2014. For more information go to
Smoke-free where children play
To protect children and young people from the dangers of second-hand smoke, smoking is banned within 10 metres of playgrounds, skate parks andsporting venues during under 18s sport events, and outdoor areas of public swimming pool complexes. For more information go to
Smoke-free children’s playground equipment
By law, smoking is banned within 10 metres (about two car lengths) of all children’s playground equipment in outdoor public places in Victoria from1 April 2014.
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Smoke-free outdoor skate parks
By law, smoking is banned within 10 metres of all skate parks (about two car lengths) in outdoor public places in Victoria from 1 April 2014.
For more details see
Smoke-free public swimming pools
By law, smoking is banned within the outdoor areas of all public swimming pool complexes in Victoria from 1 April 2014.
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Smoke-free under 18s sporting events
By law, smoking is banned at sporting venues during under 18s sporting eventsin Victoria from 1 April 2014.
For more details see
Smoking ban at kids’ sports events
Smoking around under 18s sport events not only sets a bad example – from 1 April, it’s against the law. For more information go to:
Don’t risk it
You’re not only risking children’s health by smoking atunder 18s sporting events, you’re also risking a fine. From 1 April 2014, smoking will be banned at all under 18s sporting events across Victoria. For more information go to
Heading out to one of our great recreational facilities this weekend? Enjoy it smoke-free! Ban on smoking where children play. [insert link]
Heading to the outdoor pool? Enjoy it smoke-free! Ban on smoking where children play. [insert link]
Heading to the skate park? Enjoy it smoke-free! Ban on smoking where children play. [insert link]
Taking the kids to the playground? Enjoy it smoke-free! Ban on smoking where children play. [insert link]
Kids playing sport this weekend? Enjoy it smoke-free! Ban on smoking where children play. [insert link]
Taking your kids to sport practice? Enjoy it smoke-free! Ban on smoking where children play. [insert link]
Have you seen the new ‘No smoking’ signs at our playgrounds and skate parks? Find out more [insert link]
Enjoy our smoke-free playgrounds theseschool holidays. Find out more [insert link]
Enjoy our smoke-free skate parks theseschool holidays. Find out more [insert link]
Enjoy our smoke-free outdoor pools theseschool holidays. Find out more [insert link]
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Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne.March 2014.
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