The Koori Way Vaping Prevention and Education Program

During Term 1, North Geelong Secondary College partnered with Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative to implement a five-week educational program for First Nations students in Years 7 and 8. Ben from Wathaurong led the program, which was supported by NGSC’s Koorie Coordinator, the Secondary School Nurse, and the KESO Team. The Koori Way Program at NGSC focused on educating students about the dangers of smoking and vaping, as well as the benefits of avoiding these activities.

The program covered:

• Nicotine
• Vaping
• Tobacco
• The Impacts
• Recap of all sessions and Virtual Reality (VR) experience

Students who participated in the Koori Ways Program received a polo top on the last day of the program, which they wore proudly on the day.