The Asbestosis and Mesothelioma Association of Australia (AMAA) invites you to join us at AMAA Wellbeing Sessions being hosted exclusively for supporters/carers of patients with an asbestos related condition. The […]
AMAA SUPPORT PROGRAMS
AMAA is proud to be able to offer a range of support services for our members and their families, friends and carers. Each month we have gathering of our members […]
01
February
2018
AMAA Members Celebrate Christmas 2016
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The highlight of the 2016 AMAA events calendar this year was without doubt our highly enjoyable annual Christmas celebration. This year over […]
07
December
2016
Deadly Asbestos Cancer Risk as Asbestos Ban in Australia Breaches Continue
Australians are still at risk of exposure to deadly asbestos fibres due to the continual breach of the national ban on asbestos. Despite being asbestos being banned for over a […]
18
July
2016
Mesothelioma: the “neglected disease”
The Rare Cancers Australia updated report titled “Just a Little More Time” contains a concise overview of the plight of Australian mesothelioma patients. Unfortunately the outcomes for mesothelioma patients remain […]
11
July
2016
Donald Trump’s Shocking Asbestos Claims
Linda Reinstein, ADAO President, has published a damning article criticising GOP Nominee Donald Trump for his outdated stand on asbestos being safe. It is alarming that Mr Trump holds these […]
20
June
2016
Annual AMAA Memorial Service
The annual AMAA Memorial Service will be held this Friday to honour people affected by asbestos, including the many AMAA members who have died of asbestos related diseases. The service […]
04
June
2016
The Financial Burden of Asbestos Disease
New research has shown the significant financial cost to the community of treating asbestos related diseases. The global implications are the spending of billions of dollars in treating asbestos diseases […]
17
April
2016
AMAA in our community
AMAA is proud to be associated with Seagulls Football Club in Tweed Heads, the oldest provincial rugby league club in Australia. Seagulls is 5 minutes from the Coolangatta Airport and services […]
22
March
2016