The project has been funded by the South Australian Tobacco Control Unit since 2005. In that time a range of culturally appropriate strategies has been adopted. These address aspects of prevention, intervention and postvention in a participatory action research capacity.

Discussion & Strategy: The SmokeCheck Brief Intervention Program results in Indigenous workers feel more confident to raise the question about tobacco, regardless of their own smoking status. Many have found it a kickstart to examine their own smoking habits.

Culturally appropriate resources have been produced & delivered and this has engaged the wider Aboriginal community. These include: A music CD, developed by Aboriginal Youth; Banners & stickers prominently displayed at Aboriginal events e.g. the 2006 State Aboriginal Football & Netball Titles.

One to one Intervention is a popular way to quit smoking. Data is collected about smoking patterns; NRT (& whether it has been used before); Smokerlyser & Fagerstrom scores; triggers & other lifestyle factors.

The client is followed up by the Project Officer & the Tobacco Control Research & Evaluation Unit.

Conclusion: This project has made significant inroads into putting tobacco on the Agenda for many agencies. Indigenous smoking rates have remained at around 50% of the population for the last 20 years, but with ongoing service delivery & key involvement with Aboriginal people, the rates amongst the Aboriginal population in northern Adelaide will be challenged in upcoming years.