Our ability to advance our research is only made possible through the generosity of our supporters and collaboration with organisations and individuals dedicated to eradicating asbestos and dust related diseases.

Our Patrons

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Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC

Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

Ms Sam Mostyn AC was sworn in as Australia’s 28th Governor-General on 1 July 2024.

A businesswoman and community leader, Ms Mostyn is known for her exceptional service to the Australian community. She has a long history in executive and governance roles across diverse sectors, including business, sport, climate change, the arts, policy and not-for-profit.

In 2024, Ms Mostyn was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia for eminent service in the social justice, gender equity, sporting, cultural and business sectors, to reconciliation, and to environmental sustainability. She had previously been appointed an Officer of the Order in 2021.

For her continued contribution as an advocate for gender inclusion and equality, sustainability, and climate change action, Ms Mostyn was awarded the 2020 United Nations Day Honour Award and an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the Australian National University in 2018.

Commencing in October 2024, ADDRI is honoured to welcome Her Excellency as our Patron.

You can read more about the Governor-General here

With special thanks to former Governor-General of Australia The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and Mrs Linda Hurley for their invaluable support and guidance as Patrons from 2021 – 2024.

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Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC and Mr Dennis Wilson

Governor of New South Wales

Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC is the 39th Governor of New South Wales, and was sworn-in on 2 May 2019.

Prior to her appointment as Governor, Her Excellency enjoyed a long and distinguished law career spanning 43 years, during which time she served as a role model for women in law at both the State and national level.

Appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1989, in 1993 she was made a judge of the Federal Court of Australia, the first woman to sit exclusively in that Court. In 1996, she achieved the distinction of being the first woman appointed to the New South Wales Court of Appeal and, subsequently, as the first woman to be appointed as its President. She served, on a number of occasions, as Administrator of the Government of the State of New South Wales.

You can read more about the Governor here

Our Supporters

  • The NSW Government
  • iCare
  • Tour de Cure
  • Astra Zeneca
  • Department of Defence USA

Our Corporate Supporters

  • Turner Freeman Lawyers
  • Revesby Workers Club
  • James Hardie Industries
  • CSR Limited

Our Foundations

  • The Biaggio Signorelli Foundation

 

This is why we do what we do: Sandie’s story

“With the support that ADDRI offers, you feel like you’ve got a bit of a family around you to try and help you through something that’s completely bewildering.” 

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