Our Mission and Aims
During those all-consuming years Bernie spent as the public face for asbestos-disease sufferers of Australia, behind the scenes, I very much ‘walked the walk’ with him. I was every bit as passionate as Bernie for the cause, and even more so with his passing in November 2007.
With Bernie suffering pleural plaques, asbestos-related pleural disease, asbestosis and ultimately mesothelioma, I feel I have a well-grounded understanding of the rollercoaster of emotions, fears, anger, and despair which asbestos disease sufferers and their families experience.
Our Mission
To offer support, comfort, encouragement, hope and a listening ear to sufferers of asbestos disease, their carers and loved ones.
Our Aims
To;
- Develop a support and education service for asbestos disease sufferers and their families throughout Australia.
- Facilitate the education advancement and community awareness of asbestos amd its dangers throughout Australia.
- Promote research into asbestos-related diseases including provision of funding for each of the above purposes.
- Work with existing asbestos-disease support organisations.
- Undertake fundraising activities and the procurement of donations and contributions for the purpose of supporting the fulfilment of objectives of the Foundation.
- Lobby on behalf of asbestos disease sufferers, their families, plus researchers, educators and support workers in the field of asbestos-related diseases.
