Lifestyle 6 – A Guide to Smoke-Free Retirement Villages – Factsheet (Digital PDF)
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Just 30 minutes of exposure to a neighbor’s cigarette smoke can damage your blood circulation almost as much as smoking a cigarette yourself!
Breathing in someone else’s smoke increases your lung cancer risk by up to 30%, even if you have never smoked. In retirement villages, smoke drifts through shared walls, vents and balconies, forcing 7,000 toxic chemicals into your private living space. This is not just an unpleasant smell; it is a direct exposure to 83 carcinogens known to cause lung, throat, and nasal cancers across Australia.
Later life should be about comfort, safety, and peace. Under Queensland law, you have a right to quiet enjoyment and a safe home environment.
Documenting smoke drift and reporting it to your accommodation provider or property managers is a necessary step in protecting yourself against the preventable cancer risks of secondhand smoke.
This engaging factsheet supports residents in retirement villages to reduce second–hand smoke exposure. It’s designed to empower you with clear steps, practical tools, and the confidence to take action.
Readers will discover
How second-hand smoke increases cancer risk.
The legal responsibilities of retirement village accommodation provider or property managers/ owners regarding smoke drift
How to report and manage smoke drift issues in environment
Where to seek support and resolve disputes
This Factsheet is Perfect For:
GP Clinics and Health Services
Workplaces and Offices
Educational institutions
Community Centers and outreach programs
Gyms, Sport Clubs and outdoor recreational activities
Events and Expos
Local Government, Libraries and Councils
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services
