About Us

What we do

The Asbestos Diseases Society of Victoria provides a range of community awareness and support programs, these include:

An Asbestos Related Diseases (ARD) Support Group which meets regularly in Melbourne;
Provides fact and information sheets for asbestos related issues at ARD Support Group meetings and awareness functions;
Social functions for members;
Asbestos Awareness activities in the Community throughout the year and during Asbestos Awareness Week in the last week of November, including our annual Commemoration Service.

Support For People Affected By Asbestos Related Diseases

ARD Support Group

The Asbestos Diseases Society of Victoria runs a Support Group for people affected by asbestos related diseases (ARD).

The ARD Support Group is open to people that have been diagnosed with an asbestos related disease, their carers, families and friends, and bereaved carers, families and friends. The group provides a forum where people can meet and discuss issues that enhance and support their understanding of their diagnosis. It offers friendship and understanding in an inclusive and safe environment.

Sessions cover a range of topics including medical treatments, pain management, health and nutrition, financial management and legal issues. Guest speakers are periodically invited to share their knowledge and experience with the group. Group members play an active role in identifying topics for discussion which are of relevance to them .

If you would like more information please view the ARD Support Group page or contact the Support Group co-ordinator, Rod Smith on:

Mobile: 0418 319 757
E-mail: support@adsvic.org.au

Counselling

For more information please view the Support Services page.

Legal Support

For more information please view the Legal Support page.