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School Presentation by Jade Lewis

Vaping & Nicotine Awareness

Cutting through the noise around vaping, helping students understand addiction pathways, health impacts, and how to navigate peer pressure with practical refusal skills.
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What They're Not Telling You About Vaping

A presentation for high school students that cuts through the marketing and the myths around vaping and nicotine. Students gain a clear understanding of how addiction develops, the short and long-term health impacts on young brains, and the social pressures that normalise use. Delivered by Jade Lewis in a 45 to 60 minute session suitable for a single class, year level, or assembly.

  • Duration: 45 to 60 Minutes
  • Speaker: Jade Lewis
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Program Objectives

The Vaping & Nicotine Awareness presentation is designed to deliver against the following objectives:
  • What vaping is and nicotine’s effects on the brain and body
  • Addiction pathways and habit formation
  • Short-term and long-term health impacts
  • Marketing and social media targeting young people
  • Peer influence and normalisation
  • Why nicotine is highly addictive for young brains
  • Laws
  • Peer pressure and social influence
  • Marketing tactics and normalisation
  • Early signs of nicotine dependence
  • Environments where vaping is normalised
  • Emotional triggers linked to use
  • Myths and misinformation
  • Refusal strategies in peer situations
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Healthier coping alternatives
  • Avoiding high-risk environments
  • Seeking support and information
  • Making informed choices
  • Understand vaping risks
  • Recognise influence and pressure
  • Identify early addiction patterns
  • Make informed decisions
  • Use refusal strategies
  • Seek help when needed

What The Schools Are Saying

I felt yesterday was the best presentation I have witnessed you give. Your flow, delivery and content was all on point. You deliver in a beautifully sincere and personal space! Thank you!

- Head of Year 12

It’s always a joy to have you out, we’re very blessed that you keep room for us in your calendar. Thank you very much for sending through the content. It is really important stuff!

- Head of Year

Thank you for your presentations, they were well received. I will. be in touch later in the term to book you again in 2027

- Deputy Principal Year 9/12

Jade’s presentation was dynamic and fast paced which really seemed to engage the students attention” and the students got a lot out of what Jade shared

- Phsy Ed & Pastoral Care Leader

Our school has nearly 1000 students and the issues Jade discussed with the students were extremely pertinent to them. The students were held captive with Jade’s stories as she brought to life the very real dangers of keeping themselves safe and making smart choices in their lives. Jade will always be welcome back to our school.

- Student Services Manager

Thank YOU for sharing your passion with our students and parents! You have a powerful story that always resonates with your audience that students remember long after they have left school. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and lived experience with our community

- Head of Wellbeing

Thank you Jade for your engaging presentation we love having you

- Dean of Year

Jade I just wanted to let you know how impactful your talk was. During a debrief, 2 of our girls said they would like to give up vaping. They had been using it to calm their anxiety and now realise it isn’t helping.

- Dean of Year

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Vaping & Nicotine Awareness

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