INTRODUCING OUR NEW CARE COORDINATOR
We welcome Tracy Dietrich to our team in the brand-new role of Care Coordinator.
Fire Fighters – First Responders
A decision from a World Health Organisation agency will lead to increased safety for firefighters. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has announced that the occupational exposure status for firefighters has been changed to Group 1, the highest danger classification.
Closure at last: Australian High court upholds asbestos precedent against James Hardie
The Asbestos Victims Association of South Australia (AVA SA) today welcomes the decision of the High Court to reject an application by James Hardie for special leave to appeal in the precedent setting case Werfel v Amaca Pty Limited.
Today’s decision finally ends extended litigation by Northern suburbs man and AVA SA member Mathew Werfel, in what has been a titanic David and Goliath battle for compensation.
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...
ADRI named WHO Collaborating Centre in World First
In a world first, the Asbestos Diseases Research Institute based in Concord, Sydney has been designated by the World Health Organisation as a Collaborating Centre for the Elimination of Asbestos Related Diseases.
James Hardie urged to fund public health campaign following precedent-setting asbestos case
Asbestos victims are urging multinational building materials company James Hardie to undertake a major public health campaign, warning home renovators of the dangers still posed by their asbestos cement sheets, following a precedent-setting court case in South Australia.
Hayley’s campaign to support mesothelioma research
Hayley Caddy is an Adelaide-based artist who is aiming to raise money for Mesothelioma research using her art. Support mesothelioma research with a donation. If you wish, you can send Hayley a photo and receive a unique portrait of your loved one.
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.
Asbestos becomes dangerous once the fibres are disturbed
Asbestos becomes dangerous once the fibres are disturbed, become airborne and then inhaled. This can happen if you’re sanding, drilling, cutting or sawing asbestos.
Don’t risk the possible health effects of asbestos exposure. There is no known safe minimum level of exposure to asbestos fibres.
Asbestos is a known carcinogen, and inhaling asbestos fibres is associated with diseases including pleural disease, asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer.
If you’re renovating an older home that may contain asbestos, call an asbestos professional for an assessment before you start. It’s just not worth the risk.
Remember that you have a legal responsibility not to harm those around you.
