Prevention Programs

Vaping Education for High School Students

Overview

Adolescent vaping and tobacco use is a concerning issue for schools around the world. To address this issue, the research team at the University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use have co-designed the OurFutures Vaping Prevention Program with educators and students, using the best available evidence. The OurFutures Vaping prevention program is undergoing evaluation in a cluster randomised controlled trial across 40 schools in NSW, QLD, and WA. This trial is Australia’s most rigorous evaluation of a vaping prevention program.

How it works

This innovative vaping education program for high school students uses a social influence and harm-minimisation prevention approach across four lessons, each featuring:

• A realistic and engaging illustrated cartoon story.
• Activities, including class discussion prompts, role plays, quizzes, and worksheets.
• Summary sheets to reinforce key content.
• Teacher resources to support delivery.

Explore what’s in each vaping lesson

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Find out more about our school-based vaping prevention program trial

Read up-to-date vaping facts and information

Download the OurFutures Vaping Facts and Risks Infographic for your classroom.