Bila Muuji smoking cessation project

• Reach:

  NSW

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The Bila Muuji smoking cessation project (BMSCP) is run by Bila Muuji Aboriginal Health Services Inc. The project is funded by the Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA) through the Indigenous tobacco control initiative, to assist Indigenous communities in smoking cessation activities.

The aim of the BMSCP is to improve the health of Aboriginal people by reducing the prevalence of cigarette smoking in Aboriginal communities. The project promotes smoke free health promotion messages and provides an intensive treatment service. This service is provided to the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations which are Bila Muuji members, including staff and their communities. Locations include:

• Balranald
• Brewarrina
• Bourke
• Coomealla
• Coonamble
• Dubbo
• Orange
• Walgett
• Wellington.

Abstract adapted from Bila Muuji Aboriginal Health Services Inc

Contacts

Bila Muuji Aboriginal Health Services Inc
PO Box 362
Bourke NSW 2840
Ph: (02) 6872 3088
Fax: (02) 6872 3158

Links

• View information: Bila Muuji Aboriginal Health Services Inc - Regional programs
• View information: Bila Muuji smoking cessation project
• View information: Indigenous tobacco control initiative
• View website: Bila Muuji Aboriginal Health Services Inc