Welcome to adfa
The Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia (adfa) is a not-for profit organisation working to provide support to people living with asbestos related diseases, family members, carers and friends.
adfa is a community based group founded by Trade Unions, victims, families of victims, and concerned citizens to meet the needs of people affected by asbestos related disease and has a long history of being engaged in advocacy work within the Australian community.
adfa in the NEWS
Lindsay Wall: important message for other young tradies
I would like to share with you this short video of Lindsay Wall, who died from mesothelioma in November 2019. Lindsay contracted mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos while working as a fitter and turner
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2020 International Day of Mourning
On 28 April each year, countries around the world pause to remember loved ones who have lost their lives due to a workplace incident or occupational disease. This year we will be commemorating the International Day
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adfa Annual Fundraising Dinner 2019
Starliners performing at the adfa Annual Fundraising Dinner 2019. After 10 years of Race Days, adfa changed things up this year and held a Fundraising Dinner at Blacktown Workers Club on Saturday 28 September. Our
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