Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia Inc.

08/10/2026

Where does a Trail to Triumph donation actually go?

Directly into Asbestos and Dust Diseases Research Institute (ADDRI)'s research program into and other , currently focused on:
— Earlier diagnosis and screening
— Novel immunotherapy combinations
— Gut microbiome research to improve treatment effectiveness
— Consumer-led dietary intervention research

This is applied medical research with a direct line to patient outcomes. If your organisation values evidence-based health research, this is a cause worth backing.

Donate to the run team and they guarantee to earn every dollar on your behalf! https://addri.org.au/trail-to-triumph-2026/

07/10/2026

Watch ADDRI’s Meso Hour session from Tuesday 2 June 2026 on psychological support after a mesothelioma diagnosis with Julie Black.

07/10/2026

October is National Safe Work Month in Australia coordinated by Safe Work Australia.

Work health and safety (WHS) is about protecting workers' lives, health and future; especially when it comes to preventing exposure to , and .

The recent findings of the 2026 Australian Worker Exposure Survey published by Safe Work Australia estimated that over 2 million workers in Australia were likely exposed to silica.

Also, Apprentices and trainees were more likely than other workers to be exposed to several work-related hazards, including silica (35.7%), lead (17.0%) and asbestos (13.7%).

Every work-related injury, illness and fatality has a human impact, affecting workers, families and communities.

ADFA provides support services to people and families affected by asbestos and silica exposure. If you need support, contact us at [email protected] or call 1800 006 196.

For more information on the work of ADFA, visit our website at https://adfa.org.au/

06/10/2026

We’re supporting National Safe Work Month this October which reminds us that work health and safety is about protecting people’s lives, health and future.

We’ll be using the month to raise awareness, start conversations and reinforce the importance of safe and healthy work across our workplace particularly in preventing exposed to , and other dusts.

06/10/2026

FOCUS ON ADDRI IMPACT: Meet Arthi Sivabalan, ADDRI’s Occupational Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator.

Arthi joined the ADDRI team in May 2025 to support the development and coordination of multidisciplinary team meetings for patients with suspected dust-related, non-malignant occupational or environmental lung diseases.

Arthi holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Orthoptics from the University of Sydney and brings over a decade of experience working as an orthoptist in private ophthalmology clinics across Sydney and the Gold Coast. Arthi is passionate about patient-centred care and improving healthcare connectivity and efficiency, ensuring patients receive thorough support through well-organised multidisciplinary care.

ADDRI runs the free Occupational Respiratory Disease sessions every month, in partnership with the Concord Repatriation General Hospital in Sydney to support doctors, respiratory specialists and other health professional team members across New South Wales in identifying occupational lung diseases.

To September 2026, Arthi and ADDRI have run 15 MDT sessions since starting in June 2025 (11 meetings in the past 12 months) with a total of 77 external clinicians attending (averaging 26 clinicians per month) and 48 cases discussed. Clinicians can also refer cases of suspected diagnosis of dust related non-malignant to the MDT for discussion.

This free, monthly virtual forum provides structured case reviews and expert input for doctors treating patients with suspected or confirmed occupational and environmental lung diseases—such as silicosis, asbestosis, COPD, autoimmune lung conditions, and other non-malignant dust-related diseases.

For more information on the MDT that ADDRI runs, visit our website at https://addri.org.au/educate/health-professionals/occupational-respiratory-disease-mdt/

20/09/2026

20/09/2026

We are pleased to invite you to our next session:

Date: Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Time: 1:00–2:00 pm (AEDT)
Platform: Microsoft Teams
To register: https://addri.org.au/mesothelioma-hour-registration/

Topic: Legal factors to consider when you have mesothelioma
Presented by: Joanne Wade, Head of Asbestos and Dust Diseases at Slater and Gordon Lawyers

A diagnosis of can raise important legal questions for patients and their families. In this session, Joanne will discuss key legal factors to consider following a diagnosis and provide practical information to help people understand their options. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Once registered, you will receive a Microsoft Teams invitation on 5 October 2026. Registrations close on Sunday, 4 October 2026.

To view recordings of previous Meso Hour sessions and learn more about the webinar series, please visit https://addri.org.au/training/meso-hour-tuesday-15-september-2026/

Please feel free to share this invitation with your colleagues and professional networks, as well as any patients, families or carers who may be interested.

We hope you can join us.

20/09/2026

Watch ADDRI’s Meso Hour session from Tuesday 2 June 2026 on psychological support after a mesothelioma diagnosis with Julie Black.

24/08/2026

You are invited to this very important and related diseases information seminar - for you, your Partner, Carer, Tradesmen and friends

Date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Time: 10AM
Location: Panthers Port Macquarie
1 Bay Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444

Presentations will be made by:
- Barry Robson, adfa President
- Daniela Rubino-Panucci, Senior Associate, Turner Freeman Lawyers.
Light refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP by: 11 September 2026
P: 02 9637 8759
E: [email protected]
W: https://adfa.org.au/