'Goalpost' gamifies quitting for World Smokefree Day

Wellington startup Social Code has developed a unique social app to help gamify the challenge of giving up smoking.

 

A partnership with Quitline and the Health Sponsorship Council (HSC), the Goalpost app was released this week to coincide with World Smokefree Day, being recognised today.

 

Designed as a 12-week programme, Goalpost lets users invite friends and family to support their attempt to quit, as well as connect with others going through the same experience.

 

The app performs mini-interventions to help people identify their triggers and ultimately increase their motivation to give up.

 

Siobhan Bulfin, founder of Goalpost, says a key element of Goalpost is that it's fun.

 

"Research shows that people are much more likely to quit smoking if they have the support of their family, co-workers and friends," Bulfin says.

 

"People connect online every day about the things that matter to them, and we know that most smokers want to stop."

 

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