As we look back over this challenging year, we can at least be grateful that our Memorial Ceremony was able to go ahead in November and that the sun shone on everyone present.
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DREAM3R – New Mesothelioma Trial opens at Flinders Medical Centre
Research into the treatment of mesothelioma is ongoing, although progress has been slow. The latest research (DREAM3R) will be trialed at hospitals around Australia.It uses an immunotherapy drug (Durvalumab) in conjunction with the standard chemotherapy treatment. The hope is that the treatment will lead to an increased survival rate (longer life expectancy – it is …
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GOOLWA LIONS CLUB PRESENTATION
Recently our volunteers were invited to give a presentation on asbestos awareness to the Goolwa Lions Club. We were invited to join them for their regular meeting at the Goolwa Hotel.
CANCELLED Asbestos Memorial Day
Please be advised that due to the COVID-19 cluster in Adelaide we have regretfully made the decision to CANCEL our annual Asbestos Memorial Day ceremony scheduled for Friday 27 November 2020 in the interests of public safety
CPS Research – Qualitative Research Study into Mesothelioma
A project to try to assess the impact on quality of life of both the patients and carers of someone suffering from mesothelioma.
Vale Serafina Salucci AM
AVASA is saddened to hear that long time mesothelioma patient and asbestos safety advocate, Serafina Salucci passed away this week.
Asbestos awareness – Lockleys Ladies Probus
Another successful presentation on asbestos awareness, this time at the Lockleys Hotel to the Lockleys Ladies Probus club. Thank you all for your hospitality.
AVA Members Lunch at Mount Compass Tavern
Our recent lunch at Mount Compass Tavern was a get-together for AVA members from Adelaide’s Southern regions
National Seniors Australia Modbury branch – Asbestos Awareness
This month, our volunteers gave a presentation to National Seniors at Modbury on the prevalence and dangers of asbestos.
ADRI – the Asbestos Disease Research Institute
The Asbestos Diseases Research Institute is located in the Bernie Banton Centre on the Concord Hospital campus in New South Wales.It was established by the Asbestos Diseases Research Foundation (ADRF), a charitable, not-for-profit foundation dedicated to assist and support the research efforts of ADRI into asbestos-related diseases.
Now ADDRI: Asbestos and Dust Diseases Research Institute