Table 1

Key recommendation and principles for tobacco control in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities25

Key recommendation
That national coordination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tobacco control be implemented without delay. Dedicated funding will be required to support this role. Collaboration between and representation from Aboriginal community controlled health, Torres Strait Islander community controlled health, tobacco control, government, and non-government organisations will be necessary.
Principles

  1. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tobacco control programmes should seek to maximise community control.

  2. All individuals and organisations working on programmes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tobacco control should understand and respect the social context in which Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders live their lives and programmes should reflect this understanding.

  3. Tobacco control programmes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities should be holistic in nature and consider the social determinants of health.

  4. Tobacco control programmes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities should be as comprehensive as possible within given resources.