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ADDRI launches inspiring podcast series during National Asbestos Awareness Week 2023 ADDRI launches inspiring podcast series during National Asbestos Awareness Week 2023During National Asbestos Awareness Week 2023, we mark 20 years since asbestos was completely banned in Australia. BUT – the asbestos legacy in Australia unfortunately continues to impact thousands…
Read MoreOur patients’ well-being and welfare fuel our team’s research work every day. They are relentless in seeking improved diagnosis and treatment options for people suffering from asbestos and dust-related diseases – patients like Trevor Seaman, diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2021, who’s story you’ll read below. As we approach the end…
Read MoreAfter dedicating almost a decade of her life to ADDRI, our exceptional Mesothelioma Support Coordinator, Jocelyn McLean, is embarking on a well-deserved retirement journey. As we bid her farewell, we reflect on Jocelyn’s remarkable career and her unwavering commitment to providing care for mesothelioma patients. Before joining ADDRI, Jocelyn spent…
Read MoreADDRI 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…
Read MoreNotice 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…
Read MoreWishing 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…
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreSpring 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…
Read MoreIt 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!…
Read MoreAs 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…
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