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Asbestos-related Diseases training workshop Suva Fiji

Training Workshop on the Diagnosis of Asbestos-related Diseases (ARD’s) – Suva, Fiji 2-3 December 2019

An ADRI team led by E/Prof Ken Takahashi, ADRI Director, returned this week from conducting a training workshop on the diagnosis of asbestos-related diseases in Suva, Fiji from the 2-3 December 2019. The workshop was hosted by the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Fiji National University on the…

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ADRI Sponsored a mini workshop in Indonesia on the pathological diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma

This week ADRI sponsored a Mini Workshop in Jakarta, Indonesia, on the pathological diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma. The workshop follows recent revelations on the shocking and dangerous extent of asbestos use in Indonesia. ADRI has joined international efforts to raise public awareness about the dangers of asbestos and has provided…

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NSW Governor visits ADRI

Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales visits ADRI

Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales and Mr Dennis Wilson visited the Asbestos Diseases Research Institute (ADRI) on the 14th November 2019. The Governor and Mr Wilson received an update on ADRI’s research, mesothelioma support and international work on the prevention of disease in…

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Carers Thank you Day 2019

Carers Thank You Day 2019

Join us for lunch, light-hearted conversation and laughter whilst learning some new skills with like-minded people. Date: Tuesday, 22nd October 201910:00 am until 2:00pm Location: Revesby Workers Club2B Brett Street, Revesby 2212

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Asbestos Training Workshop Philippines 2019

Asbestos Training Workshop For The Philippines, 10 – 12 July 2019

An ADRI team led by Ken Takahashi, ADRI Director, returned this week from conducting an asbestos training workshop in Manila from the 10-12 July 2019. The workshop was sponsored by The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and delivered by the Asbestos Diseases Research Institute in association with the World Health…

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ADRI Meso March

Meso March in May Thank You

ADRI would like to thank everyone who participated in the Meso March in May on Sunday for their enthusiasm and support. It was a wonderful day, full of laughter and friendship. It was fantastic to see so many people out exercising, and many with their dogs. We can’t thank everyone…

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ADRI Q&A

Watch the ADRI Livestream Q&A Style Event

Watch the ADRI Livestream Q&A Style event from Monday 6th May 2019 here…

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Australian Academy of Science

ADRI Awarded Regional Collaborations Programme Grant

ADRI’s grant application to the Australian Academy of Sciences (funded by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, Australia) has been approved. https://www.science.org.au/news-and-events/news-and-media-releases/asia-pacific-research-partnerships-set-tackle-big-challenges The project is entitled “Sharing preventive technologies to abate asbestos, reduce asbestos-related diseases and transition to an asbestos-free society.” In this project, ADRI will be collaborating with…

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ADRI Patient & Families Q&A Part 2

Q&A Part 2

ADRI will be holding Part 2 of the Q&A on 6th May 2019 10:00 am – 11:00 am on how to minimize symptoms, maximise support, increase care needs and tackle difficult conversations. The session will be live-streamed on www.adri.org.au. To register for the Q&A Part 2 please rsvp to:  Jocelyn or Joanne…

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ADRI Meso March in May

Meso March in May – Sunday 5th May 2019

Striding toward a cure for asbestos related disease Register today for ADRI’s 3rd Annual Meso March in May to show your support for people living with mesothelioma and their families. The Meso March In May will help increase community awareness of the dangers of asbestos and raise vital funds to support…

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