November 23 2023
ADDRI launches inspiring podcast series during National Asbestos Awareness Week 2023
During National Asbestos Awareness Week 2023, we mark 20 years since asbestos was completely banned in Australia. BUT – the asbestos legacy in Australia unfortunately continues to impact thousands of people each year. To shed light on the challenges faced by individuals facing asbestos and dust-related diseases, as well as those that treat and care for them, ADDRI proudly presents an inspiring new podcast series: Dust Disease Diaries: Real lives, Real stories of asbestos and beyond.
Hearing people’s stories is incredibly powerful. The heart of this podcast lies in profound conversations with patients, specialist nurses, doctors, and caregivers, offering invaluable insight and support derived from their personal journeys.
James O’Loghlin, prominent author, speaker, and broadcaster, hosts the series that delves into the experiences of those impacted by asbestos and dust-related diseases. In one of the episodes, he also speaks of the deeply personal experience of losing his close friend, James Wallner, to mesothelioma at the young age of 54.
Through these conversations we aim to inform and inspire, as well as provide another way for people to access information and support.
CEO Kim Brislane says: “We are extremely lucky to have James O’Loghlin at the helm, along with a variety of guests who have already been very generous in publicising their stories for the benefit of others.”
The series launches with four powerful conversations:
Episode 1:
Sandie Foreman, Mesothelioma Patient
Dealing with a Cancer Diagnosis: Sandie’s Mesothelioma Journey
Episode 2:
Dr Anthony Linton, Medical Oncologist
A doctor’s journey in treating mesothelioma patients.
Episode 3:
Lisa Hoggard, Mesothelioma patient
A young girl helping her father to build a garden shed leads to an adult’s journey with mesothelioma.
Episode 4:
Katherine Stone, Head of Dust Diseases Care at iCare
I’ve been diagnosed with a dust disease – how do I start the process for workers compensation?
From mid-January 2024, subsequent episodes will follow on a bi-weekly basis and will include conversations with:
You can listen to the podcast on all major podcast streaming services. Visit our website (addri.org.au) for direct access, or find us on platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
We hope you enjoy these remarkable stories and the invaluable insights they offer during National Asbestos Awareness Week and beyond.
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