YOUNG people have been asked to accept the challenge of saying no to cigarette smoking.
Casey mayor Kevin Bradford said the council hoped young people would be able to count as one of their significant achievements that they had resisted becoming a dependent smoker.
Cr Bradford was launching the Casey Tobacco Guidelines for Youth Workers and Youth Services Managers.
“While many young people may think smoking tobacco is the least of the problems they face, sadly, the addiction can turn into the most serious threat to their health in the years ahead,” he said.
“These guidelines are intended to help youth workers and youth services managers extend their skills, knowledge and practice when dealing with the tobacco issues of the young people they support.”