Asbestos Related Disease Support Society Qld

The Asbestos Disease Support Society is a not-for-profit organisation which was founded in 1992 by the late Mrs Shirley White OAM to provide support to those affected asbestos related diseases, their families and carers. The Society has since expanded its operations to incorporate the following 4 pillars: Support: Provision of high-quality support services Advocacy: Lobby all levels of Government on asbestos related issues Awareness: Increase community and workplace awareness of the dangers of exposure to asbestos Education: Work with the health community to better understand asbestos related diseases. In 2018, the Society expanded its role to provide support for those who have been diagnosed with silicosis, under the banner of the Silicosis Support Network. Information on this service can be found at: www.silicosissupport.org.au