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 […]
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Linda Reinstein, ADAO President, has published a damning article criticising GOP Nominee Donald Trump for his outdated stand on asbestos being safe.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
Mesothelioma patients seek a fair go in accessing treatment
Mesothelioma is considered a rare cancer. The following article addresses the inequity for patients in accessing treatments depending on the nature of their condition and highlights the issue confronting mesothelioma […]
16
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
Importance of correct disposal of asbestos material
This is another timely reminder of the importance of correct disposal procedures for asbestos containing materials. The Queensland timber industry says illegal activity in plantations is reaching crisis point, with […]
02
March
2016
Asbestos exposure is increasing at home
Overall rates of asbestos-related cancers may have slowed, but exposure to the toxic material is increasingly occurring at home, according to a report in the Australian Medical Journal. The report, to […]
16
February
2016
Illegal Dumping of Asbestos a Community Health Hazard
There has been an increase in the amount of asbestos waste being illegally dumped in Lismore. Asbestos debris was found “hidden” in other waste and not disposed of in the […]
16
February
2016
AMAA Quarterly News
“AMAA offers a network of friendship, support and hope to patients with asbestos related disease, their families and friends.” AMAA Asbestos Community Outreach Centre Open Monday to Friday (excl. Public […]
28
January
2016