General Practitioner
Dr Md Asif Anwar
MBBS, FRACGP, MPHSpeaks English, Bengali- Chronic disease (diabetes, heart, kidney and thyroid)
Dr Harindri Pathiraja listening to a patient’s chest
Quit smoking and vaping support in Delacombe, Ballarat.
Quitting can take a few tries, and support makes a real difference. Our GPs help you make a plan, talk through medicines and connect you with Quitline.
Prefer to talk? Call (03) 9948 9176
Your quit journey.
Tap a step, or let it play through.
Step 1 of 6
Decide
Your reasons
Think about why you want to quit. Your GP can help without judgement.
What happens
- Health, money and family
- Past quit attempts
- What triggers cravings
- Vaping and smoking
Step 2 of 6
Set a date
Make it real
Pick a quit date and plan for the first few days.
What happens
- Quit date
- Remove cigarettes and vapes
- Tell family and friends
- Plan for triggers
Step 3 of 6
Plan
Strategies
Your GP helps you plan for cravings and tricky moments.
Step 4 of 6
Medicines
If suitable
Nicotine replacement and other medicines can double your chances.
What happens
- Nicotine replacement therapy
- Prescription medicines
- Side effects explained
- PBS subsidies where eligible
Step 5 of 6
Support
Quitline and more
Quitline counsellors provide free, ongoing support.
What happens
- Quitline 13 78 48
- My QuitBuddy app
- Follow-up with your GP
- Partner and family support
Step 6 of 6
Stay quit
Long term
If you slip, it’s not failure. Keep going.
What happens
- Managing slips
- Long-term support
- Lung health checks
- Celebrate milestones
Quit support.
How we can help you quit at Delacombe Medical Centre. Choose a service to see what’s involved, how long to book, any costs and which GPs have an interest in it.
Ready to book?
Book online or call reception. You can also call Quitline on 13 78 48 any time.
GPs who can help.
Any of our GPs can help you quit. These GPs have interests in chronic disease and lung health.
General Practitioner
Dr Chanaka (Chan) Amugoda
MBBS, FRACGP, DRANZCOGSpeaks English- Chronic disease (diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, asthma)
General Practitioner
Dr Devika Kumari Mabula Arachchige
MBBS, FRACGPSpeaks English, Sinhalese- Chronic disease (diabetes, blood pressure)
General Practitioner
Dr Mina Ghorbanpour Landy
MDSpeaks English, Persian- Chronic disease management
General Practitioner
Dr Mukhtar Ali
MBBS (Hons), DCH, FRACGPSpeaks English, Urdu, Arabic- Chronic disease management
GP Registrar
Dr Khushpinder Kaur
MBBSSpeaks English, Hindi, Punjabi- Chronic disease management
GP Registrar
Dr Maryam Imran
MBBSSpeaks English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi- Chronic disease management
GP Registrar
Dr Saly Ahmed
MBBS, Master of Critical Care MedicineSpeaks English, Arabic- Chronic disease management
GP Registrar
Dr Harindri Pathiraja
MBBS, AMCSpeaks English, Sinhalese- Chronic disease management
Getting ready to quit.
A few tips:
- 1Know your why
Write down your reasons.
- 2Plan for triggers
Coffee, stress or driving can trigger cravings.
- 3Ask about medicines
They can make quitting easier.
- 4Get support
Quitline and family can help.
Quitline 13 78 48 offers free, confidential support from trained counsellors.
Quit questions.
Common questions from our patients. For anything else, our reception team is happy to help.
Book onlineEligible GP consultations are bulk billed with a valid Medicare card. Quitline is free. Medicines may cost.
Yes. Nicotine replacement and prescription medicines can improve your chances of quitting.
Yes. Your GP can help you plan to quit vaping, including medicines where suitable.
Slips are common. Your GP and Quitline can help you get back on track.
Call 13 78 48 or ask your GP for a referral.
Book a quit appointment in Delacombe.
Open seven days at Pad 1, Delacombe Town Centre. Bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
General information only. Your GP will advise what is right for you. In an emergency, call 000.