About MADDA

About Mesothelioma and Dust Diseases Australia

MADDA has grown into a leading organisation dedicated to reducing the risk of asbestos exposure, raising awareness of the ongoing dangers of harmful dusts, and providing specialist support services for those affected.

We are passionate about building lasting mutually beneficial relationships with our stakeholders, and establishing strong partnerships to effect real change.

Our purpose

Mesothelioma and Dust Diseases Australia (MADDA) is a not-for-profit organisation reducing the impact of asbestos and other harmful dusts. We do this by:

Increasing awareness of the ongoing risk of asbestos in our community
Advocating for greater asbestos and dust diseases education
Providing specialist support to those with mesothelioma and their carers

Supporting people affected by asbestos

Our team has lived experience of dust-related diseases, especially mesothelioma, and understand first-hand the challenges you may be facing. We offer a range of support services to those diagnosed, their caregivers, and their families.

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Reducing the impact of asbestos on the community

1 in

Australian homes

Still contain some form of asbestos

Cases annually

Mesothelioma diagnoses in Australia every year

Deaths every year

Australians who die from past asbestos exposure

Average age

Of initial asbestos exposure for those with mesothelioma

MADDA Charter

Work with medical specialists to provide the best possible support to those diagnosed with mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases
Provide an extensive specialist support service unique to MADDA, run by nurses with lived experience, informing the best possible practices
Contribute the value of our experience to medical forums, panels and research, informing decisions that support improved patient care and support
Position our organisation as the leading provider of specialist support services for those with asbestos related diseases
Advocate for industry change to support best work practices to ensure the safety of all workers in the building and construction industry
Work with our Industry Partners and key stakeholders to establish powerful long-term relationships in support of our mission
Support education on dust diseases and protective practices
Lead the way in raising awareness of existing asbestos dangers and advocating for asbestos risk management given many asbestos products are now at end of life
Advocate for improved industry management of silica dust and other potentially dangerous dusts
Advocate for Government funding and legislation to support affordable removal and disposal of asbestos products