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ASBESTOS RELATED [Not-For-Profit] ORGANISATIONS & GROUPS


This page is intended as a quick reference to help you find Australian National and State asbestos related not-for-profit (NFP) organisations and groups.

Most asbestos related not-for-profit organisations and groups conduct, or provide asbestos awareness and advocacy, and also offer information and support to varying degrees – depending on their size, configuration and location.  It is best to contact your local region based organisation or group to see exactly what they offer, and importantly where.

The organisations and groups listed may provide information and/or services not relevant to where you live, or information that is dated or inaccurate, you should therefore be mindful of this when looking at or using any of the information or services provided.  You should always verify that any information and/or services apply locally and is accurate, before deciding to act on it.


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Legal Help & Compensation

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma asbestos cancer, or another asbestos related disease, It is often in your best interest to speak with a specialist litigator before seeking compensation or registering with a statutory authority such as the NSW Government icare Dust Diseases Authority, your state or territory’s Statutory Workcover Compensation Scheme or the the Australian Government’s Comcare, etc.  To find out the dos, don’ts and whys of making a claim please go directly to the Compensation section by clicking [here].


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Australian National Asbestos Related Organisations

The following are National registered [not-for-profit] asbestos related organisations – they indicate on their websites their main focus of operations are in the regions as shown.

[Note: The organisations marked with a red asterisk* provide mesothelioma-dedicated support groups and also are involved in asbestos awareness.]
Australia-wide [via a National mesothelioma (asbestos cancer) – dedicated online Support Group & Helpline]
  • Reflections*
    (Perth, WA based)
    National Helpline Toll Free: 1800 031 731

New South Wales
  • Asbestos Diseases Research Institute*
    (Sydney, NSW based)
    Toll Free: 1300 237 400

Queensland – Northern Territory – Northern NSW
  • Asbestos Disease Support Society
    (Brisbane, Qld based)
    Toll Free: 1800 776 412

Gold Coast & Hinterland Qld – Tweed & Northern Rivers NSW
  • Asbestosis and Mesothelioma Association of Australia
    (Tweed Heads, NSW based)
    Toll Free: 1800 017 758

Western Australia
  • Reflections*
    (Perth, WA based)
    Toll Free: 1800 031 731

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Australian State Asbestos Related Groups

The following asbestos related groups are State registered incorporated associations.


New South Wales
  • Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia Inc.
    (Sydney, NSW based)
    Toll Free: 1800 006 196

South Australia
  • Asbestos Diseases Society of South Australia Inc.
    (Adelaide, SA based)
    Toll Free: 1800 157 540
  • Asbestos Victims Association SA Inc.
    (Adelaide, SA based)
    Toll Free: 1800 665 395

Victoria
  • Asbestos Council of Victoria/GARDS Inc.
    (Moe – Latrobe Valley, Vic based)
    T: (03) 5127 7744

Western Australia
  • Asbestos Diseases Society of Australia Inc.
    (Perth, WA based)
    Toll Free: 1800 646 690

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