Support Services

National New South Wales Queensland Victoria South Australia Western Australia Tasmania International

National

Lung Foundation Australia

Lung Foundation Australia supports all aspects of lung health from asthma to cancer to COPD and has a proud history of community education. They are a toll-free patient information and support centre with a lung care nurse. They are a national organisation which supports research, develops educational fact-sheets, trains health professionals, and undertakes community awareness activity and advocacy around Australia.

Lung Foundation Australia

Level 2, 11 Finchley Street
Milton QLD 4064

PO Box 1949
Milton QLD 4064

T: + 61 (0) 7 3251 3600
F: + 61 (0) 7 3368 3564
Toll Free: 1800 654 301 (within Australia)

E: enquiries@lungfoundation.com.au
W: www.lungfoundation.com.au

Lung Cancer Network Australia – Lung Foundation Australia

W: www.lungcancernetwork.com.au

New South Wales

Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia

Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia Inc. (adfa) is a not-for profit organisation working to provide support for people living with asbestos-related diseases, family members, carers and friends. Adfa is a community-based group and has a long history of being engaged in advocacy work and providing information on the dangers of asbestos within the Australian community. To view adfa latest asbestos awareness video click here.

ADFA
Suite 3, Ground Floor
AMWU Building
133-137 Parramatta Road
Granville NSW 2142

PO Box 484
Granville NSW 2142

T: + 61 (0) 2 9637 8759
F: + 61 (0) 2 9897 3259
Toll Free: 1800 006 196 (within Australia)

E: info@adfa.org.au
W: https://adfa.org.au/

Asbestosis and Mesothelioma Association of Australia

The Asbestosis and Mesothelioma Association of Australia (AMAA) was established to offer assistance, information and guidance to people affected and/or concerned about asbestos. AMAA supports the Queensland Gold Coast and Hinterland Region, also NSW Tweed and Far North East Areas. As it is largely retirees who are affected by asbestos disease, AMAA was created to offer assistance and advice to the large numbers of people with asbestos disease in this area. AMAA aims to highlight and raise awareness within the community of the dangers posed by asbestos exposure and to minimise the risk of asbestos exposure to future generations.

AMAA

PO Box 1178
Tweed Heads NSW 2485

Toll Free: 1800 017 758
T: 07 5587 9006

W: https://www.asbestosassociation.com.au/

Cancer Council NSW

Cancer Council NSW is a community funded, community-focused cancer charity dedicated to the defeat of cancer. They are a member of Cancer Council Australia, along with our state and territory Cancer Council counterpart. On their website, you will find information on mesothelioma, including the Understanding Mesothelioma. A guide for people with cancer, their families and friends, and a wide range of support information.

Cancer Council NSW

153 Dowling Street
Woolloomooloo NSW 2011

T: +61 (2) 9334 1900
Cancer Helpline: 13 11 20

W: https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/

icare

icare Dust Diseases Care

icare provides support for people with a work-related dust disease and their dependants. Dust Diseases Care, also known as the Dust Diseases Authority (DDA), provides financial compensation and support to people who have a NSW work-related dust disease. Along with compensation, they also fund ongoing assistance to support quality of life. This can include mobility aids, personal care, medication and treatment from health professionals, as well as general assistance such as domestic support and respite care for families.

icare

321 Kent Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Dust Diseases Care
GPO Box 5323
Sydney 2001

Dust Diseases Care Clinic
115 Pitt Street
Sydney 2000

T: + 61 (2) 8223 6600
F: + 61 (2) 9279 1520
Toll-free: 1800 550 027

E: DDAenquiries@icare.nsw.gov.au
W: https://www.icare.nsw.gov.au/contact-us

Cancer Support Centre

Sydney Adventist Hospital

The Cancer Support Centre at the Sydney Adventist Hospital provides support for all those in the community affected by cancer. Trained staff and volunteers are able to provide assistance to help people regain a sense of control over their lives. The Centre provides a wide range of services to the community, including support groups, education lectures, counselling, resources and information, acupuncture and reflexology services, in a warm, comforting and supportive environment.

Cancer Support Centre

185 Fox Valley Road
Wahroonga NSW

T: 02 9487 9061
F: 02 9487 9065

E: support@sah.org.au
W: https://www.sah.org.au/cancer-support

Sydney Survivorship Centre

The Sydney Survivorship Centre established in 2013 is a place where cancer survivors have access to a dedicated team of multidisciplinary professionals to support their individual needs following a cancer diagnosis. The Centre also provides educational resources, holds public forums for cancer patients and their families and other events including workshops.

Sydney Survivorship Centre Cottage

Concord Hospital
Building 82
Entry via Boronia St
Concord NSW 2139

T: 02 9767 6354
T: 02 9767 5222

E: survivorship@sswahs.nsw.gov.au
W: https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/concord/cancer/survivorship.html

Queensland

Asbestos Disease Support Society

The Asbestos Disease Support Society (ADSS) assists anyone who is affected by an asbestos-related disease – whether directly or indirectly. ADSS is able to provide information as well as moral and emotional support to sufferers, carers, family members and friends. They also provide advice and the contact information to receive the best possible medical treatment and legal advice.

ADSS

16 Campbell Street
Bowen Hills QLD 4006

PO Box 280
Spring Hill QLD 4004

Toll Free: 1800 776 412
F: 07 3666 0335

E: inquiries@adss.org.au
W: https://www.adss.org.au/asbestos-diseases/

Victoria

Asbestos Council of Victoria

Asbestos Council of Victoria / Gippsland Asbestos Related Diseases Support Inc. (ACV/GARDS) is a non-profit, voluntary organisation dedicated to support the victims of asbestos and their families in Gippsland and throughout Victoria. ACV/GARDS has been operating for 25+ years (since 1991) and also works to raise the level of asbestos awareness in the community, industry and at all levels of government.

ACV/GARDS
211 Lloyd Street
Moe VIC 3825

PO Box 111
Moe VIC 3825

T: 03 5127 7744

E: info@gards.org
W: http://www.gards.org

South Australia

Asbestos Victims Association of South Australia

The Asbestos Victims Association of South Australia (AVA) is a not for profit organisation run by volunteers providing support for people living with an asbestos disease, along with family members, carers and friends. They assist sufferers in both metropolitan and regional areas of South Australia.

AVA
Adelaide Office
Level 3, 60 Waymouth Street
Adelaide SA 5000

PO Box 4066
Elizabeth South SA 5112

T: 08 8212 6008
F: 08 8212 7008
Toll Free: 1800 665 395
M: 0455 120 588

E: ava-sa@bigpond.net.au

W: www.avasa.asn.au

Whyalla Support Group
87 Essington Lewis Avenue
Whyalla SA 5600
John Arthur
T: 08 8645 0555
A/H: 08 8645 3322
M: 0416 482 673

Port Augusta Support Group
Geoff Maul
T: 08 8642 2884
M: 0419 822 296

Asbestos Diseases Society of South Australia Inc

The Asbestos Diseases Society of South Australia Inc (ADSSA) is a community-based, registered charitable organisation providing information, education, advocacy, awareness and support to those in contact with asbestos in the environment, home or workplace and support those suffering from an asbestos-related disease.

ADSSA
7 Ninth Street
Bowden SA, 5007

PO Box 220
Brompton SA, 5007

T: 08 8241 7297
M: 0403 914 663
Toll Free: 1800 157 540

W: www.adssa.org.au

Western Australia

Asbestos Diseases Society of Australia

The Asbestos Diseases Society of Australia (Inc) (ADSA) is a caring non-profit, charitable organisation, founded in 1979 to provide counselling and support services to those who develop asbestos-related diseases and their families. It also provides economic assistance to those who suffer financial hardship or social disadvantage as a result of contracting asbestos-related illness. The ADSA politically lobbies and provides advocacy in asbestos-related matters. They also fundraise for medical research and support services and raise community awareness of the dangers associated with asbestos in the community.

ADSA
219 Main Street
Osborne Park WA 6017

PO Box 1394
Osborne Park WA 6916

T: 08 9344 4077
F: 08 9345 0422
Toll-free: 1800 646 690

W: www.asbestosdiseases.org.au

Reflections through Reality

Reflections through Reality is a non-profit organisation aiming to reduce asbestos-related diseases; increase awareness of the ongoing risks of asbestos in our community and promote research into better treatment outcomes for mesothelioma sufferers and to reduce the impact of asbestos on the community by supporting and connecting fellow sufferers.

Toll-free: 1800 031 731

W: www.reflections.org.au

Tasmania

Asbestos Free Tasmania Foundation

The Asbestos Free Tasmania Foundation – AFTF mission is to promote a safer, healthier Tasmania through assisting to reduce the number of people exposed to asbestos and reducing the incidence of asbestos related disease in the Tasmanian community. The AFTF support former workers who have developed asbestos related diseases, current workers at risk, and the broader community through education, information, referral and advice.

The AFTF is run by a Committee of Management, consisting of volunteers.

AFTF
PO Box 199
Glenorchy TAS 7010

AFTF President
Simon Cocker
Executive Officer
Tasmanian Building and Construction Industry Training Board

E: info@asbestosfreetasmania.org.au
W: www.asbestosfreetasmania.org.au

International

Brazil

ABREA

Associação Brasileira dos Expostos ao Amianto
(Brazilian Association of Asbestos Exposed - ABREA)

Av. Santo Antônio, 683 - Jardim Alvorada
CEP: 06086-070 - Osasco - São Paulo – Brazil

T: (55 11) 3681-2710
F: (55 11) 3654-0809

E: abrea@abrea.com.br
W: https://www.abrea.org.br/

ABEA

Associação Baiana dos Expostos ao Amianto
(Bahia Association of Asbestos Exposed - ABEA)

Simões Filho - BAHIA – President: Mr Belmiro Silva dos Santos
Rua Ruy Barbosa, nº 96, Centro. Simões Filho - BA.

CEP: 43700-000
T: (71) 8844-6543 (President)
F: (71) 3298-2856

E: contato.abea@gmail.com
W: http://abeacontraoamianto.blogspot.com.au/

Canada

AREA Fund

The AREA Fund was created by the Ford family in 2010 to provide a funding source for the wide variety of asbestos-related research, education and advocacy initiatives that individuals and organisations are undertaking. It is the only fund in Canada setup for this specific charitable purpose. As an endowment fund, it will exist in perpetuity and grow with each donation, generating revenue for this important work over the long-term.

E: admin@areafund.ca
W: http://www.areafund.ca

England

Cheshire Asbestos Victims Support Group (CAVSG)

3 Fryer Street, Runcorn
Cheshire, WA7 1ND

T: +44(0) 1928 576641
F: +44(0) 1928 576649

E: cavsg@btconnect.com
W: http://www.cavsg.co.uk

Cumbria & Lancashire Asbestos Support Advice Group (CLASAG)

(originally BARDS – Barrow Asbestos Related Disease Support, and the Cumbria Asbestos-Related Disease Support)

T: 01253 472201 or 07702 180341

E: carolreid@disabilityfirst.org
W: http://www.disabilityfirst.org/cumbria-lancashire-asbestos-support-advice-group/

Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team (DAST)

34 Glumangate, Chesterfield
Derbyshire S40 1TX

T: 01246 380415

E: mail@asbestossupport.co.uk
W: https://asbestossupport.co.uk/

Greater Manchester Asbestos Victims Support Group (GMAVSG)

Windrush Millennium Centre
Unit 2.5, 70 Alexandra Road
Moss Side
Manchester M16 7WD

T: 0161 636 7555
F: 0161 636 7556

E: asbestos.gmavsg@gmail.com
W: https://gmavsg.org/

Hampshire Asbestos Support & Awareness Group (HASAG)

Unit 19 Basepoint Centrest
Andersons Road
Southhampton SO14 5FE

T: 02380 010 015 or 02380 010 016

E: lynne@hasag.co.uk or lisa@hasag.co.uk
W: https://hasag.co.uk/

MacMillan Cancer Support

MacMillan Cancer Support provides extensive information on different types of cancer including malignant mesothelioma and links to support services.

89 Albert Embankment
London, SE1 7UQ

T: +44 20 7840 7840
F: +44 20 7840 7841

W: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/mesothelioma

Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group

108 Century Building
Tower Street
Brunswick Business Park
Liverpool L3 4BJ

T: 0151 236 1895

E: info@mavsg.org
W: https://mavsg.org/

Mesothelioma UK

Mesothelioma UK provides impartial up-to-date information for patients diagnosed with Mesothelioma and their carers. The Centre supports the development of specialist nursing practice and research which promotes the highest possible standards of care.

Mesothelioma UK
Unit 116 Greenacres
The Sidings
Leicester LE4 3BR

T: 0800 169 2409

E: info@mesothlioma.uk.com
W: www.mesothelioma.uk.com

Sheffield and Rotherham Asbestos Group (SARAG)

SARAG
Unit 37
Moorgate Crofts Business Centre
South Grove
Rotherham S60 2DH

T: 01709 360 672

W: https://saragasbestossupport.org/

France

ANDEVA

(Association Nationale de Defense des Victimes de l’Amiante)
8, rue Charles Pathé 94300 VINCENNES
France

T: 01 49 57 90 95

E: contact@andeva.fr
W: http://andeva.fr

Scotland

Clydebank Asbestos Group

24 Kilbowie Road
Clydebank
Scotland G81 1TH

T: 0141 951 1008

W: www.clydebankasbestos.org

Clydeside Action on Asbestos (CAA)

245 High Street
Glasgow
Scotland G4 0QR

T: 0141 552 8852
T: 0800 089 1717 (Freephone)

E: admin@clydesideaction.co.uk
W: http://www.clydesideactiononasbestos.org.uk

Switzerland

Verein für Asbestopfer und Angehörige (VAO)

(Association for asbestos victims and relatives)
Alderstrasses 40
8008 Zurich

T: +41 41 766 47 77

E: sekretariat@asbestopfer.ch
W: http://www.asbestopfer.ch/

United States of America

Asbestos.com

Asbestos.com is committed to providing the latest, up-to-date information in the hope of spreading awareness about the dangers of asbestos. This website offers resource on asbestos issues ranging from occupational exposure to mesothelioma treatment options. Asbestos.com offers more than 2000 pages of comprehensive information aimed mainly at residents of the United States.

1 S. Orange Ave., Suite
Orlando, FL 32801

T: (844) 797-6878

E: webmaster@asbestos.com
W: www.asbestos.com