QUICK LINKS
Support Resources
Please note that the following sites provide information that we think will help you in trying to find out about asbestos or asbestos related disease. However, while we think they are comprehensive and accurate you need to be aware that no website is perfect and that you should always check information against a variety of sources.
Links to other Asbestos Support and Advocacy Groups
VICTORIA
Gippsland Asbestos Related Diseases Support Inc. (GARDS)
41 Monash Rd.
Newborough, Victoria, 3825
Tel: 03 5127 7744
Fax: 03 5127 7744
Email: info@gards.org
Web: http://www.gards.org/
Contact: Vicki Hamilton
NEW SOUTH WALES
Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia Inc.
133-137 Parramatta Road
Granville NSW 2142
Australia
Tel: 02 9637 8759
Fax: 02 9897 3259
Toll Free: 1800 006 196
Email: info@adfa.org.au
Website: www.adfa.org.au
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
The Asbestos Victims Association (SA) Inc
Level 3, 60 Waymouth Street
Adelaide SA 5065
Tel: (08) 8212 6008 or 1800 665 395
Fax: 08 8212 7008
Email: info@avasa.asn.au
Website: http://www.avasa.asn.au/
Contact: Terry Miller
Asbestos Diseases Society of South Australia
30 - 40 Hurtle Square,
Adelaide SA 5000
Tel: (08) 8359 2423 or toll free 1800 157 540
Fax:
Email: admin@adssa-inc.com.au
Wesbite: www.adssa-inc.com.au
Contact: Ian Sheppard
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Asbestos Diseases Society of Australia Inc
219 Main Street
Osborne Park WA 6916
Australia
Tel: 08 9344 4077 or 1800 646 690 (National Toll Free)
Fax: 08 9345 0422
Email: adsinc@iinet.net.au
Web: http://www.asbestosdiseases.org.au/
Contact: Robert Vojakovic
QUEENSLAND
Queensland Asbestos Related Diseases Support Society Inc.
Level 3, Specialist Centre
Brisbane Private Hospital
259 Wickham Terrace
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Tel: (07) 3834 6647 or toll free 1800 776 412
Fax: (07) 3834 6726
Email: asbestoshelp@westnet.com.au
Web: www.asbestos-disease.com.au
Contact: Shirley White
Links to other useful information
Medical Information
Mesothelioma Information & Treatment Centre
Asbestosis & Mesothelioma Information & Resource Guide
Legal advice about asbestos compensation
For more information please view the Legal Support page.
Information about Asbestos in the Home, including removal
www.health.vic.gov.au/environment/home/asbestos.htm
This site includes some useful material, including the Asbestos in the Home booklet (2003) and material about the responsibilities of local government
www.ohsrep.org.au and go to hazards, then asbestos and then asbestos in the workplace to find a list of asbestos removalists you can trust
International
www.ibas.btinternet.co.uk/
This is an excellent site detailing developments in the international campaign to end the use and export of asbestos, including campaigns and resource material.
www.Asbestos.Net is a comprehensive e-resource based in America dedicated to providing up-to-date information on Mesothelioma and Asbestosis, as well as articles discussing new research, current treatment types, facts, statistics, and disease information.