Tobacco Control Coalition Working Groups

Expressions of Interest

The Tasmanian Tobacco Control Plan 2017-2021 has been developed by the Tobacco Control Coalition to guide efforts towards reducing tobacco use and related harms in Tasmania.

In addition to an existing working group for Smoke Free Young People, the plan proposes new working groups to implement specific actions collaboratively – these are:

1.  Smoke Free Priority Populations

2.  Tobacco Action Evaluation

Individuals and/or organisations from government and non-government sectors are invited to submit an expression of interest to participate in any of these working groups.

A key priority is to facilitate input from people with expertise in relevant areas.

The working groups aim to:

·  Develop strategic vision and plans for action where appropriate

·  Share skills, knowledge and expertise

·  Collaborate

·  Provide opportunities for networking and exchange of information and ideas

Face to face meetings are held at least twice a year with other input by email or telephone.

It is acknowledged that capacity to contribute may be limited for some, particularly those working in clinical areas. However participation can still be of value and at a level that suits the individual.

Smoke free priority populations identified in the Tasmanian Tobacco Action Plan for their high smoking rates are:

·  Pregnant women

·  Middle aged males

·  Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people

·  People from low socio economic areas

·  People experiencing mental ill-health

If you would like to contribute towards a Tasmania that is tobacco free, please complete the attached expression of interest and email to

Closing date is 30 September 2017.

Name / ______
Organisation / ______
Role / ______
Email / ______
Working Group Interest / ¨ Smoke Free Young People
¨ Smoke Free Priority Populations
¨ Tobacco Action Evaluation
Expertise / ¨ Health
¨ Smoking Cessation
¨ Aboriginal Health
¨ Pregnancy
¨ Mens Health
¨ Disadvantage
¨ Mental Health / ¨ Social Marketing
¨ Health Promotion
¨ Research
¨ Evaluation
¨ Policy
¨ Other – please detail:
______
¨ Youth Health
Meeting Preferences / Day/s of the week / ¨ Any day OR only ______
Time of the day / ¨ AM / ¨ PM
Location / ¨ South ¨ North ¨ North West
Provide brief detail on why you wish to participate in your selected working group: