Making more beaches and sporting reserves smoke free for families

Published on 28 May 2025

We’re making our beaches and sporting reserves smoke free to protect the health of our kids, families, and the environment. 

As part of this initiative, we’re expanding the number of smoke free areas across the Peninsula, and you may start to see new smoke-free signage being installed at these popular spots. 

We’ve already installed signs at 13 Shire sporting reserves, with more to come in the coming weeks. 

Many of our beaches are already smoke free, but we’re now extending this to more locations, to ensure cleaner, safer spaces for everyone.  

Our goal is to create environments where children can play freely, families can enjoy the outdoors without worrying about second-hand smoke. 

We’re excited to continue working with Peninsula Health on this project. They’ve been an amazing partner in helping raise awareness about the dangers of smoking and supporting our goal to make public spaces healthier for our community.  

These expanded smoke free zones are just the beginning, and we’re committed to keeping our environment safe, clean, and enjoyable for future generations. 

And with World No Tobacco Day coming up on Saturday 31 May, there’s no better time to take steps towards a healthier, smoke free lifestyle. 

Need Help to Quit? 
Quitting smoking or vaping can be tough, but we’re here to help. Call Quitline on 13 78 48 for tips and support to make the change. 

Together, let’s make our community healthier and happier.  

Quotes attributable to Mayor Councillor Anthony Marsh: 

“We all know how harmful smoking can be, not just for the person smoking, but also for those around them. For families visiting our beaches and sporting reserves, we want to make sure these spaces are as safe as possible and free from second-hand smoke.”   

Quotes attributable to Peninsula Health’s Operations Director of Community Health, Iain Edwards: 

“At Peninsula Health, our mission is healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. We are proud to partner with Mornington Peninsula Shire in supporting this vital initiative and fostering a healthier community, free from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke. 

"Peninsula Health is a smoke-free site and is committed to providing a smoke free environment to all staff, volunteers, patients and visitors."