Department of Health

Children's recreational areas: smoke-free and vape-free

Under the Tobacco Act 1987 smoking is banned at and within 10 metres of outdoor public children's playground equipment, skate parks and sporting venues during organised under-age sporting events, as well as in outdoor areas of public swimming pools.

'No smoking' signage and resources

'No smoking' signs, posters and other materials to support the ban on smoking in children’s outdoor recreational areas can be found on the Resources and factsheets page, together with a link to the online order form.

Information on smoke-free children's recreational areas is also available in languages other than English.

Playground equipment: smoke-free and vape-free

Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes (vaping) is banned within 10 metres of all playground equipment in outdoor public places.

Skate parks: smoke-free and vape-free

Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes (vaping) is banned within 10 metres of all outdoor public skate parks in Victoria.

Swimming pools: smoke-free and vape-free

Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes (vaping) is banned in all outdoor areas situated within the perimeter of a public swimming pool complex.

Under-age sporting events: smoke-free and vape-free

Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes (vaping) is banned within 10 metres of any outdoor sports venue during an under-age sporting event.

Resources

Children at play. Please don't smoke here. - Palm card
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Reviewed 18 February 2024

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Tobacco and e-cigarettes team

Tobacco information line 1300 136 775
tobacco.policy@health.vic.gov.au
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