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Asbestos Disease Support Society

16 Campbell Street, Bowen Hills, QLD 4006

PO Box 280, Spring Hill, QLD 4004

Phone: 1800 776 412

Autumn 2018 NEWSLETTER

Asbestos Disease Support SocietyAUTUMN NEWSLETTER 2018

Date Claimers

2018 Member Morning TeasKingaroy 16 April Chermside 15 May Cairns 28 MayTownsville 29 MayMackay 31 May Rockhampton 1 June Redlands 13 JuneDarwin To be ConfirmedWarwick 14 JulyBundaberg 17 July

Gladstone 30 July Hervey Bay 1 August Gympie 2 AugustSunshine Coast 3 AugustLogan 23 AugustNorth Lakes 20 SeptemberGold Coast 11 OctoberIpswich 23 OctoberRedcliffe 8 November

Forum and SymposiumGold Coast Forum 19 June Brisbane Symposium/AGM 17 October

2018 Social Support Groups Sunnybank Social Support Group – Sunnybank Hills Library from 9.30am Second Friday of the Month

• 13th April• 11th May• 8th June• 13th July• 10th August• 14th September• 12th October• 9th November – Xmas Lunch

Chermside Social Support Group – Chermside Library from 9.30am First Thursday of the Month

• 5th April• 3rd May• 7th June• 5th July• 2nd August• 6th September• 4th October• 1st November – Xmas Lunch

Hervey Bay Social Support Group – Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre from 9.30am Second Wednesday of the month (Please note – No Meeting in July)

• 11th April• 9th May• 13th June• 8th August• 12th September• 10th October• 14th November – Xmas Lunch

Bundaberg Social Support Group – Bundaberg Library from 9.30am First Wednesday of the month

• 4th April• 2nd May• 6th June• 4th July• 1st August• 5th September• 3rd October• 7th November – Xmas Lunch

1AUTUMN NEWSLETTER 2018Asbestos Disease Support Society

In This Issue

In Loving Memory 2

Interim Ceo Report 3

Compensation Claims 5

The Role of Dietitians for People Living With Lung Conditions 6

Phase 1/2 Study Exploring the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy Of Incagn01876

Combined with Immune Therapies in Advanced or Metastatic Malignancies 8

Asbestos Care During Storm Season 9

Complete Removal of Asbestos from Buildings. The Only Long-Term Solution 10

Details for Upcoming Events 11

5 Minutes with... Kerrie Willliams 12

The Society at Work 13

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TO ALL OUR MEMBERS, WE WISH YOU A SAFE

EASTER BREAK.

2 Asbestos Disease Support SocietyAUTUMN NEWSLETTER 2018

Graham Stephen RamptonAlan Ryan

William McCrackenKeith WillmettPeter Farrelly

Henry William John McMullenKaren Schubert

Robert Mervyn DoughtyTerence George BourneNeville Thomas Keam

Steve ScellsPaul Ernest Redding

James Leslie ‘Jim’ GrahamGreg Lowien

Peter Herbert BaySteven James Kropp

Hugh Jamieson JohnstonMichael (Mike) Taylor

Phillip MorrisRonald George Lutter

Ronald RimmerPeter Frederick Gately

In Loving Memory

I Am The Gentle Autumn Rain

Do not stand at my grave and weep

I am not there; I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,

I am the diamond glints on snow,

I am the sun on ripened grain,

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,

I am not there; I did not die.

Anonymous


CEO Report

Dear Friends,

Firstly, I am delighted to deliver to you our Autumn Newsletter being our first one for 2018 and secondly, I would like to wish you all a very Happy Easter and hope you manage to escape some of the long weekend traffic. This edition includes information about dietary support for people living with a lung condition, current medical trials available and a general update of the society reminding our members of just some of the many services available to them.

Morning Teas and Support groupsThe Asbestos Disease Support Society has hit the ground running this year having already held 6 support group meetings and 7 morning teas for our members. These have been in

Chermside, Bribie Island, Sunnybank, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg, Beaudesert and Ballina. Yes, that’s right – Ballina! After receiving some requests from members, we decided to host our first morning tea there on Monday 19 March and it goes without saying that we had a terrific attendance.

For those of you who would like to attend one of these events a list of upcoming dates can be found on page 11.

Thank you to all our members who have attended and supported these meetings. We have received some terrific feedback from many already and are really looking forward to working with you all to listen to your needs, and do our best to ensure the society has something closer to home for all of you.

Planning Day with our Board of Directors and staffI am pleased to advise that the Board of Directors, along with some staff attended the annual Asbestos Disease Support Societies Planning Day on Saturday 24 February. Much was discussed and the society remains very much on track to ensure we are providing our services and support to our members, their carers and their families across Queensland (with a strong focus in the regions), and the Northern Territory.

Walking through the various achievements we have made already this year truly does reflect the incredible work undertaken by our staff, our volunteers and our key supporters all working in line with our strategic direction, values and vision. During my own time as a Director on our Board to now acting in a short-term CEO capacity, I continue to be inspired by the courage and determination of those we support, their stories and the challenges they have in pursuit of a more positive future.

Bianca Neve (interim CEO)


Support calls for membersI’d like to take this opportunity to remind our members of our member support call service. This is a service where our Social Worker, Leanne Pettersen together with volunteers routinely check in with members to discuss how they are going with their diagnosis and if there have been any changes with their circumstances etc. On the off chance your circumstances have changed in between these updates, please contact us. Our staff and volunteers remain firmly committed to ensuring you have the support you rightfully deserve and in the unlikely event we are unable to assist you, you can rest assured knowing we will do our best to direct you to the appropriate person who can.

Thank you more broadly

Without our members, key supporters and loyal friends all this would quite simply not be achievable. The society really does exist because of you and we thank you for that.

The following need to be recognised for their donation of over $500 to the society since the last newsletter:

• CFMEU Members

• X Vend

• Bendigo Adelaide Bank - Specialised Settlements Team

• Beta Sigma Phi Epsilon Chapter

• Vend 2 Go Pty Ltd So to an end where I began, from everyone at the Asbestos Disease Support Society, we wish you all a safe and Happy Easter.

We hope you enjoy this edition of our newsletter and as in the past, we welcome your feedback on what we are doing well and what we can improve on.

Donations can be made to ADSS via our website at www.adss.org.au.

Should you wish to organise In Memorium donations on behalf of a family member, donation envelopes are available from the office.

All donations to ADSS over $2.00 are tax deductible.

Some people may also like to donate to ADSS through a Bequest in their will. This requires particular wording which your lawyer can assist you with.


Compensation Claims

In most compensation claims compensation is assessed on a full and final basis – what this means is

that a person is entitled to one claim only for their injury.

Asbestos disease can be quite different because, unlike many other categories of illnesses and injuries, asbestos exposure can lead to a variety of conditions, all of which can occur gradually and many of which can afflict the same person.

Some of the various types of asbestos disease are of course Pleural Plaques – generally seen as a marker of past asbestos exposure and scarring on the outside of the lung, Asbestos Pleural Thickening, which is a non-cancerous condition, but which is extensive scarring on the outside of the lung which can affect breathing, Asbestosis – progressive scarring to the lung tissue itself, Benign Asbestos Related Pleural Effusion – fluid on the lung, Mesothelioma – a cancer usually found on the lining of the lung, Lung Cancer – a cancer in the lung tissue itself. There are other forms of asbestos disease.

There is often a distinction drawn between benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) asbestos disease. Many people have benign disease and bring claims for compensation. The question often arises whether a further claim is available. In the early days of asbestos compensation claims in Australia, there was little opportunity for a further claim to be brought, once compensation was awarded for asbestos exposure. Thankfully, presently further claims are almost always available. Much depends though upon the circumstances of the asbestos exposure – in which State did the exposure occur and was the exposure during employment or self-employment?

Many States of Australia have enacted legislation which allows for what are known as Provisional Damages and Further Claims. Provisional damages are damages that are generally awarded for benign or non-cancerous asbestos disease and permit a person to bring a further claim if they develop a malignant disease. For instance, if a person is exposed to asbestos in New South Wales, whether employed or self-employed, they can bring a claim for benign asbestos disease through the court system, recover Provisional Damages and then reserve the right to bring a Further Claim if they develop an asbestos related cancer, such as mesothelioma or lung cancer. Therefore, in jurisdictions, such as New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, multiple court claims can conceivably be brought. For instance, a person could bring a claim for benign asbestos pleural disease, a further claim if they develop asbestosis, and then potentially a further claim if they unfortunately are diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer.

In Queensland, whilst there is no legislation which allows for provisional damages in court claims – all court claims are full and final, further claims under the workers’ compensation system are usually available if there is an earlier court action or workers’ compensation claim for benign or non-cancerous asbestos disease.

Again, different entitlements will apply, depending upon the circumstances of asbestos exposure, and some persons are exposed in multiple jurisdictions, which can give rise to various different entitlements that could be available, both for benign asbestos disease initially and later malignant disease, if it is unfortunately diagnosed. Thankfully though, in most jurisdictions in Australia, compensation can be received for benign asbestos disease and then further entitlements are generally available in the event of an asbestos cancer developing.

Thady Blundell SOCIETY LEGAL ADVISER


The role of Dietitians for people livingwith lung conditions

Who are Dietitians?Dietitians are University trained Allied Health Professionals. They provide clinical nutrition therapy to a wide variety of people.

They work across the health system including public and private hospitals, community health clinics, specialised clinics (such as diabetes and wound management), long term care and the private sector.

Australian Dietitians who are registered with the regulatory body are known as ‘Accredited Practicing Dietitians’ (APDs).

Dietitians create nutritional programs based on the specific needs of the individual. The goal of Dietetic intervention may be to prevent disease, or to help in the management of a disease.

Why is nutrition important?Good nutrition helps with maintaining good muscle strength, maintaining weight and providing you with enough energy to cope with everyday tasks required to maintain your quality of life.

A diet that suits your needs (one that considers your age, diagnosis and symptoms) should provide you with adequate nutrition for your day.

Ensuring that you have the right amounts of food – not too little or too much- with balanced nutritional value is vital. Especially when living with a chronic condition.

There are recommended food types and vitamins for people living with lung conditions.

Nutrition supplements which are high in energy and protein may be required if you are losing weight or not able to eat a balanced diet.

There are many different types of supplements and your Dietitian can help find the most suitable one for you.

How do lung conditions affect nutrition?

Energy:

Lung conditions effect the body’s energy (nutritional) requirements and the way it uses energy.

The body’s energy requirements are increased when living with lung conditions. This is because the body is working harder to breathe to get the oxygen it needs.

Additionally, your body will prioritise oxygenated blood to the heart and lungs and away from the abdomen. This reduced flow of oxygenated blood can slow the digestive rate and lead to malnourishment, particularly in underweight people.

As a result, the body needs more energy (food) input for optimal nutrition.

Dietitians take the time to assess your current energy intake needs and your current dietary intake. The comparison between what you are getting and what you need enables them to formulate an individualised nutrition care plan.

Appetite:

Loss of appetite or a desire to eat is a common symptom associated with Mesothelioma. This can be due a result of the illness, medications, pain, fatigue, anxiety, stress and/or depression.

Other lung conditions, including those caused by asbestos exposure can also reduce your appetite. This is in addition to a generalised reduction in appetite as we age.

It can be very difficult to get the nutrition that you need if you don’t feel like eating.

When you are only taking in small amounts of food, it is important to make every bite count. It needs to be food that your body can get the most out of.

If you are suffering from a poor appetite it might help to think of your food as medicine and eat smaller meals, more frequently. Save any drinks for after your meal as they can fill up the space in your stomach that you need for food.

Eating and shortness of breath:

Eating when short of breath can be difficult if not done in a way that incorporates conscious breathing and eating patterns. This includes good eating posture (not slumped or resting).


It is important to understand how to breathe while eating to ensure good breaths as well as good digestion. Done poorly, both air intake and digestion can be affected.

Your dietitian can show you how to create these patterns to be most effective.

Meal portions and digestion:

The act of digestion uses energy, particularly large meals. When you are low in energy day to day, this too can have an impact.

Choosing to have smaller meals more frequently is a better option. You will still get the energy that you need and in a way that your body can manage without taking up precious endurance for your day.

It is recommended that you have several smaller portions throughout the day rather than three main meals.

Being the right weight:

Being either underweight or overweight can have harmful consequences for lung health. (European Lung Foundation 2013).

Being overweight puts pressure on your body, including your breathing. A dietitian can help you to lose weight to reduce this pressure on your body and breathing.

If you have been eating poorly and losing weight due to a poor appetite then you are at risk of becoming malnourished. Malnutrition is a condition that occurs when your diet does not provide adequate nutrition and this can impact of your body’s ability to recover and heal from surgery and respond to your treatments. It can also impact on your quality of life by affecting your strength and ability to conduct daily tasks and activities.

Being underweight leaves the body more vulnerable. Talk to your dietitian about obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight range.

Foods and vitamins that are helpful or not:

‘A high intake of highly processed foods may accelerate a decline in lung function. The amount of trans-fats and omega-6 fatty acids in the diet should be restricted.’ (European Lung Foundation 2013).

Foods that contain omega-6 fatty acids include (not an exhaustive list) vegetable oils, some nuts, processed baked foods, salad dressings, margarine, takeaway hot foods and crisps.

A diet that includes fruit and vegetables, flavonoids (found in many vegetables, berries, nuts and dark beans), omega-3 fatty acids (fish, soybeans, spinach, some nuts), fish and antioxidants is associated with better lung function.

Some research has found that many people with lung conditions are vitamin D deficient. Speak with

your doctor to determine if this is the case. Vitamin D supplementation can be provided.

It is important to drink plenty of water. (Check with your doctor to ensure that you are not required to be on fluid restrictions). Water helps in the movement of lung mucus. Mucus left to sit in the lungs can cause infection. (British Lung Foundation 2018).

Following the correct diet may assist you to maintain your weight and muscle mass, assist with your body’s recovery from surgery or treatments and improve your quality of life.

Medications and nutrition:

Certain pain medications can decrease appetite, cause nausea and lead to constipation.

Tailoring what you eat and how you eat can help. Increasing fibre and water intake can especially help with digestion. Make sure to drink plenty of water when increasing fibre, otherwise constipation may worsen. (The Mesothelioma Centre (US) 2017).

Enjoy your food:

Food is always more enjoyable when shared. Aim to sit and eat with family and friends when you can. Consider how your food appeals to you. We eat with our eyes too!

DOTS Allied Health partners with ADSS to provide specialised Allied Health Care. Contact us about a Dietetic Assessment in your own home 1800 776 412.

Written by Lowri Young (APD), Jillian Rafferty (APD) and Beth Dermer (Director DOTS Allied Health).

Eating well with Asbestosis and Mesothelioma The ADSS in collaboration with The University of Queensland have developed nutritional guide booklets for Mesothelioma and Asbestosis sufferers. These books are available to our members.

If you would like a copy of one of these books, please contact the office on 1800 776 412 and we will forward one to you.

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Phase 1/2 Study Exploring the Safety,Tolerability, and Efficacy of INCAGN01876Combined with Immune Therapies inAdvanced or Metastatic Malignancies

Trial summaryThe purpose of this study is to determine the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of INCAGN01876 when given in combination with immune therapies in subjects with advanced or metastatic malignancies.

Broad Health Condition

• cervical cancer

• endometrial cancer

• gastric cancer (stomach, esophageal, and gastroesophageal junction [GEJ])

• hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)

• melanoma

• Merkel cell carcinoma

• mesothelioma

• microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) colorectal cancer (CRC)

• non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

• ovarian cancer

• squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN)

• small cell lung cancer (SCLC)

• renal cell carcinoma (RCC)

• triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)

• urothelial carcinoma

• glucocorticoid-induced tumor necrosis factor receptor (GITR)

Recruitment Details

Recruitment State

NSW, QLD, VIC, WA,

HospitalGreenslopes Private Hospital

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Locally advanced or metastatic disease; locally advanced disease must not be amenable to resection with curative intent.

• Phase 1: Subjects with advanced or metastatic solid tumors.

• Phase 1: Subjects who have disease progression after treatment with available therapies.

• Phase 2: Subjects with advanced or metastatic endometrial cancer, gastric cancer (including stomach, esophageal, and GEJ), and SCCHN.

• Presence of measurable disease based on RECIST v1.1.

• Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 to 1.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Laboratory and medical history parameters not within the Protocol-defined range.

• Prior treatment with an immune-therapy.

• Receipt of anticancer medications or investigational drugs within protocol-defined intervals before the first administration of study drug.

• Has not recovered to = Grade 1 from toxic effects of prior therapy.

• Active autoimmune disease.

• Known active central nervous system metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis.

• Evidence of active, noninfectious pneumonitis or history of interstitial lung disease.

• Evidence of hepatitis B virus or hepatitis C virus infection or risk of reactivation.

• Known history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV; HIV 1/2 antibodies).

Trial ID NCT03126110

https://www.australianclinicaltrials.gov.au/anzctr/trial/NCT03126110


Asbestos Care During Storm Season

Businesses and home owners are reminded to treat asbestos materials safely in the aftermath of

storms, floods and intense rain this autumn.

There are strictly enforced laws governing the removal of asbestos and penalties for breaching these laws. A Brisbane roofing company was fined $100,000 and convicted in the Brisbane Magistrates Court for failing to handle and safely dispose of asbestos after it was engaged to remove a storm damaged roof and a number of people were exposed to asbestos containing dust (ACD).

An improvement notice was recently issued to a painter working on a Salisbury home, directing him to engage an appropriate asbestos licence holder to remove ACD. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland received reports the painter had been cleaning the Super Six asbestos roof with a garden hose with wand attachment. The use of high pressure water on an asbestos containing material is illegal and dangerous. It cost nearly $20,000 to clean up the related ACD and a prosecution under work health and safety laws is likely.

Last month, WHSQ also received a report that high pressure water had allegedly been used to clean an asbestos roof of a house at Deception Bay. An investigation identified ACD arising from the use of the high pressure water. A similar Boonah incident also was investigated. The ACD from these events is still be cleaned up with clean-up costs likely to be in the tens of thousands of dollars.

Even the pressure of water spray from a garden hose onto asbestos materials can cause fibres to be released into the environment. When they dry out later, they become hazardous if anyone breathes them in. The definition of high pressure water is not restricted to that coming from a water blaster.

Storms often damage fences and roofs, and floods bring mud into homes and yards. Unfortunately in homes built before 1990, it’s likely that these roofs and fences will contain asbestos. In Bundaberg last month, the Council fielded many calls from concerned residents about asbestos fibres whipped up by a severe storm and the media reported an asbestos containing roof found in a neighbourhood yard after flying off a nearby house.

Employers and workers involved in the flood and storm recovery efforts must still remember their obligations under Queensland’s health and safety laws. These laws are in place to protect everyone in the community. By being vigilant and maintaining safety during this difficult time, you can help reduce health risks to yourself, your workers and others involved in the clean-up and repair effort.

Further information

More information on handling asbestos safely is at worksafe.qld.gov.au.

https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/injury-prevention-safety/asbestos


Media Release

Media contact: Shane McArdle – 0402 899 634

Level 10, 255 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000 [email protected]

www.asbestossafety.gov.au

7 March 2018

Complete removal of asbestos from buildings the only long-‐term solution

A new report by Australia’s Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency has found that the total removal of asbestos is the only safe way to manage the long-‐term risks of exposure to asbestos related disease.

“Despite what many might think, asbestos doesn’t last forever and it deteriorates as it ages,” the CEO of the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency, Peter Tighe, said.

“Over time, asbestos in bonded building materials can break down, and as long as it remains it will pose a hazard to human health and the environment.

“The only way to reduce asbestos-‐related diseases in Australia is by preventing exposure to this deadly substance, and that means completely removing it from our community.”

The Agency has undertaken an analysis of 11 asbestos building removal and seven contaminated land removal projects around the country, and produced a report with a series of findings based on the learnings from these projects.

These asbestos building removal projects include the Dallas Brooks Hall in Melbourne, the Amcor Botany Mill in Sydney, the Port Lincoln Hospital in South Australia, and a paper mill in Burnie, Tasmania.

The Case studies on significant asbestos removal report and the Case studies on asbestos land contamination report provide best practice examples of effective and safe approaches to asbestos removal on large projects across Australia and lands contaminated with asbestos.

The findings include the importance of careful planning, flexibility, effective communication, innovative thinking and building a business case which goes beyond a simple cost benefit analysis.

The Case studies on significant asbestos removal report also found that organisations opting to proactively remove asbestos reduce risk to employees and contractors, remove the need for ongoing maintenance and asbestos audits, and ultimately increase the value and potential reuse options for the site.

Australia has the highest per capita incidence of mesothelioma in the world with an average 700 deaths each year and the rates of all forms of asbestos-‐related diseases is up to five times this number resulting in approximately 4,000 deaths per year.


The Asbestos Disease Support Society is offering support to the many asbestos related disease sufferers in the community. As a part of their dedication, ongoing Morning Teas and Support Group Meetings have been coordinated to offer their many services to members, their families and others whom may benefit from all support provided.

For your convenience please note the locations and dates provided for all the morning tea and support group meetings this year.

Details For Upcoming Events

Kingaroy 16 April Kingaroy RSL

Chermside 15 May Kedron Wavell Services Club

Cairns 28 May Brothers Leagues Club

Townsville 29 May Townsville RSL

Mackay 31 May Magpies Sporting Club

Rockhampton 1 June Rockhampton Leagues Club

Redlands 13 June Redlands RSL

Warwick 14 July Warwick RSL

Bundaberg 17 July Brothers Sports Club

Gladstone 30 July Harvey Road Tavern (Clinton)

Hervey Bay 1 August Hervey Bay RSL

Gympie 2 August Gympie RSL

Logan 23 August Diggers Services Club

North Lakes 20 September North Lakes Sports Club

Gold Coast 11 October Currumbin RSL

Ipswich 23 October Brothers Sports Club

Redcliffe 8 November Redcliffe RSL

2018 MEMBER MORNING TEAS CALENDAR DATES

Please contact the Asbestos Disease Support Society if you require any further information on 1800 776 412.

Visit www.adss.org.au or phone 1800 776 412

Sunnybank Hills Library Corner of Compton & Calam Road, Sunnybank. The meetings will be held from 9.30am till 12pm on the 2nd Friday of the month from February to November 2018

Bundaberg Library 49 Woonooma Street, Bundaberg.The meetings will be held from 9.30am till 11.30am on the 1st Wednesday of the month from March to November 2018.

Chermside Library 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside. The meetings will be held from 9.30am till 12pm on the 1st Thursday of the month from February to November 2018.

Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre22 Charles Street, Pialba.The meetings will be held from 9.30am till 11.30am on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from April to October 2018.(Please note – No meeting in July)

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5 Minutes with... Kerrie WillliamsWhat is your role at ADSS and how long have you worked at the society for? I have been with the society for 9 years with my current role as the Admin Support Officer.

What would be your most memorable ADSS morning tea? There is not one that stands out as they are all different and enjoyable. I always love meeting and catching up with the ADSS Members.

You don’t leave home without? Wallet, Phone and Keys – I always need money (Teenage kids) and I need to get back home!

How do you unwind? I love doing Photobooks on line and chillin’ with my Chocolate Labs Coco and Shysie.

What’s your sport and team that you follow? I love a good Rugby League game and the Broncos are my team, but I do love watching my son play Union.

Sweet or Savory? 100% sweet!

ARD – Information for Sufferers, Carers and Community

The ADSS recently revised our information booklet “The Blue Book’ into a smaller information booklet. If you would like a copy of this newly revised information book, please contact the society on 1800 776 412 and we will forward one to you.

1.2.18 – Chermside Social Support Group

8.2.18 – Bribie Island Morning Tea

20.2.18 – Toowoomba Morning Tea2.12.17 – Volunteers helping with the Summer Newsletter mail out

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Asbestos Related Diseases Information for Sufferers, Carers and the Community


THE SOCIETY AT WORK

24.2.18 – ADSS Planning Day 25.2.18 – Beta Sigma Phi Breakfast

5.3.18 – Maroochy Morning Tea 7.3.18 – Bundaberg Social Support Group

9.3.18 – Beaudesert Morning Tea 9.3.18 – Beaudesert Morning Tea

Support Those Who Support The Society

Corporate Sponsors

The contact details for all of our corporate sponsors and corporate members are available by ringing

the ADSS office on 1800 776 412

Donation NowADSS is an endorsed charity (ABN 29 150 479 514).

Donations of $2.00 or more are tax deductible.We thank all members for their ongoing support.

AMWU

Asbestos Industry Association

CFMEU – Mining & Energy Division

DOTS Allied Health Services Pty Ltd

Electrical Trades Union

Gumdale Demoltion Pty Ltd

Office of Industrial Relations

Plumbers Union QLD

Queensland Council of Unions

Queensland Nurses & Midwifes Union

Shine Lawyers

Thunderbird Demolition

X Vend

United Voice

Corporate Members

Thanks to QLD Health for providing funding to ADSS to help carry on our services.

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