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ADDRI is delighted to announce the launch of our Specialist Mesothelioma Learning Module. The first of its kind in Australia, this rapid eLearning resource will build awareness and understanding in nurses and allied health professionals about the various types of Mesothelioma; how it presents and how to care for patients…

Notice something a little different about us? Say hello to our new name: the Asbestos and Dust Diseases Research Institute (ADDRI).   Not a huge departure, but an important one in recognition of the significant impact that dust-related diseases pose to Australians. Our expertise in mesothelioma remains but we’re expanding our team of…

Wishing you the best for the festive season. This year we welcomed a new leadership team, stewarded crucial projects, engaged with Government at local, state and federal levels, completed grants, continued to provide dedicated support to patients and families impacted by mesothelioma and expanded the scope of our work to encompass…

We continue to work hard to provide better treatment options for asbestos-related diseases and ultimately, cure mesothelioma. Take a look inside our Institute and our work in our updated video below.

Spring is in the air and the pace has quickened at ADRI! Our team has been busy collaborating in Canberra and Melbourne, paving the way for future support. The team is expanding; and our projects are progressing. We continue to build awareness with our community and supporters. And we are…

It has been another busy few months at ADRI. We’ve had the pleasure of meeting new people, talking about potential future activities and funding, and collaboratively working with our community and supporters to advance ongoing projects.  And something tells us the next few months are going to be just as busy!…

As we approach the end of the financial year, funding remains a major hurdle for our ongoing research capacity. Of course, we’re not alone but as one of Australia’s smallest medical research institutes, we often miss out on large medical research grants which is why we need and rely on…

His Excellency General, The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Rtd), Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia & Her Excellency, Mrs Linda Hurley visit ADRI Our Patrons, His Excellency General, The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Rtd), Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia and Her Excellency, Mrs Linda Hurley…

The Asbestos Diseases Research Institute in Concord, NSW has been designated by the World Health Organisation as a Collaborating Centre for the Elimination of Asbestos Related Diseases making it the first of its kind in the world. The Collaborating Centre Designation was formally announced at a special ceremony at ADRI…