Welcome to ADSVIC
The Asbestos Diseases Society of Victoria is a registered not-for-profit organisation which provides information, referral, counselling, support and advocacy services for those who develop asbestos-related diseases and for their families, friends, workmates and carers. We also provide community education and advocacy campaigns with the aim of preventing future asbestos exposure and illness.
We aim to be a caring, respected and effective service that:
- Provides a resource of information regarding asbestos
- Raises community awareness of the dangers of asbestos exposure
- Works to prevent exposure of the community to asbestos
- Supports those already exposed to asbestos, with a particular focus on those suffering from an asbestos-related disease and their families
- Advocates for and supports medical research into the early detection and treatment of asbestos-related diseases
- Works with other groups, government, and corporations in relation to asbestos issues
James Hardie should come clean on bottom lineADSVIC is greatly concerned about the impact James Hardie’s predictions will have on asbestos diseases sufferers going through the legal system at present. We urge the Government to reassure these litigants as soon as possible that their claims, if successful, will be met,” Mr Tolhurst said. |
ADSVIC speaks to the Union ShowTim Tolhurst, executive officer of ADSVIC, discusses the latest claims by James Hardie regarding the Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund |
Asbestos in the home - what you need to knowDo you know if there are asbestos products in your home? Do you live in a house that was built or renovated before 1990? Are you renovating or buying a home? Read on to find out more about the asbestos products that may be in your home. |
News & Events
Employer leading the way!
Kevin Manion from Victorian Electrical Services has laid out an asbestos awareness path that other small trade employers can follow.
ADSVIC speaks to the Union Show
Tim Tolhurst, executive officer of ADSVIC, discusses the latest claims by James Hardie regarding the Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund
James Hardie should come clean on bottom line
ADSVIC is greatly concerned about the impact James Hardie’s predictions will have on asbestos diseases sufferers going through the legal system at present. We urge the Government to reassure these litigants as soon as possible that their claims, if successful, will be met,” Mr Tolhurst said.
A survivor's story
Late last year, we congratulated Anita Steiner on the birth of her baby girl. She has gone on to tell her wonderful story of survival and the birth of her daughter, on the Channel 7 nightly news.
ADSVIC demands public enquiry into Navy asbestos use
In The Age today, ADSVIC Executive Officer Tim Tolhurst demanded that there be a public enquiry into the the exposure of navy and civilian personnel to deadly asbestos fibres. It has been revealed that the Australian navy continues to use contaminated parts, years after they were outlawed.