Asbestos Council of Victoria/GARDS Inc

17/06/2026

- Great news the new Guidelines and recommendations for the management of pleural mesothelioma in Australia have just been released and you can view them at this link below - congratulations to all those who were on the guidelines committee a great achievement - thank you to Prof Sonja Klebe and A/Prof Anthony Linton
https://addri.org.au/educate/health-professionals/guidelines-and-recommendations-for-the-management-of-pleural-mesothelioma-in-australia/

13/06/2026

The next ADDRI Meso Hour session will be held on:

Date: Tuesday, 7 July 2026
Time: 1:00–2:00 pm (AEST)
Online via Microsoft Teams
Topic: Radiation oncology explained
Presented by: Dr Mo Mo Tin, Radiation Oncologist, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
Register: https://addri.org.au/mesothelioma-hour-registration/

This session will provide an overview of radiation therapy in the management of . Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the role of radiation therapy and ask questions in a supportive and informative environment.

Please find the July session flyer attached, which includes registration details. Once registered, attendees will receive a Microsoft Teams invitation on 6 July 2026.

Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues, patients, families, and others who may be interested.

Thank you for your ongoing support of Meso Hour. We look forward to welcoming attendees to the July session.

13/06/2026

Over the course of her career in lung cancer and mesothelioma research, Professor Sonja Klebe has seen remarkable progress in how cancer is understood, classified and treated.

Mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer affecting the protective lining of organs such as the lungs, heart and abdomen, was once considered a single disease with limited treatment options. Today, thanks to ongoing investment in research, care is becoming increasingly personalised and precise.

With support from a Health Seed Grant from Flinders Foundation in partnership with Flinders University, Professor Klebe and her team (pictured) are advancing precision immunobiology research to better predict how patients will respond to treatment, helping pave the way for more targeted and effective cancer care.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4xin8Oe

13/06/2026

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cutting-with-water-is-one-of-the-most-effective-share-7471057352603934720-H8Zp/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAAATFFXUBt06IX9glkh8As7v401N23cBqJU0

Cutting with water is one of the most effective controls for minimising exposure to airborne respirable crystalline silica (RCS).

11/06/2026

Workers in the tunnelling, mining and quarrying industries are at risk of exposure to high levels of silica dust. Below are resources which provide guidance on reducing silica dust exposure in these industries.

10/06/2026

Dear all, We are pleased to invite you to our next Meso Hour session, taking place on:
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
1:00–2:00 pm (AEST)
Online via Microsoft Teams
Topic: Radiation oncology explained
Presented by: Dr Mo Mo Tin, Radiation Oncologist, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
This session will provide an overview of radiation therapy and its role in the treatment and management of mesothelioma. Dr Mo Mo Tin will discuss when radiation therapy may be considered, what patients can expect during treatment, potential benefits and side effects, and how radiation oncology can support symptom management and quality of life.
Please find the July session flyer attached, which includes registration details. Once registered, you will receive a Microsoft Teams invitation on 6 July 2026. Go to this link to register https://addri.org.au/training/meso-hour-tuesday-7-july-2026/
If you missed our previous Meso Hour session, or would like to watch it again, a recording is available here:
https://addri.org.au/training/meso-hour-tuesday-2-june-2026/
Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues, friends, family members, carers, or others who may be interested.
We look forward to welcoming you to the July Meso Hour session.
Kind Regards
Jennifer Coles RN MSc.
Silicosis Support Coordinator | ADDRI
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Affiliate | Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney
(P/T Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)

30/05/2026

Import and export regulations Asbestos has been completely banned in Australia since December 2003. Goods are checked at the border to enforce this. There are occasionally circumstances where asbestos may need to be imported or exported across Australian borders, but strict rules apply.  Read more ...

30/05/2026

This resource provides authoritative information on silica-related matters in Australia, to support effective communication by those working across government, industry and the health sector.

30/05/2026