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The Asbestos Information & Support Service Inc - AISS was previously known as the Victorian Asbestos Diseases Society. In both its guises, it has provided support and assistance to Victorian asbestos disease sufferers and their families for more than 12 years. AISS is a not-for-profit charitable organisation that survives solely on donation and membership. AISS is made up by a number of committed volunteers who have been personally touched by asbestos disease. Their efforts are directed at assisting others similarly affected. As well as its support activities, AISS aims to educate the general community about the dangers of asbestos, with the ultimate goal being the eradication of asbestos from our environment. AISS Mission Statement AISS is a dedicated volunteer organisation, committed to providing quality information and assistance to sufferers of asbestos related diseases, their families and the community. Values - To provide access to high quality information, recent findings and developments.
- To provide advice on the safe removal of asbestos in the home and at work.
- To provide support to sufferers of asbestos related diseases and their families.
- To continue to raise awareness about the dangers of asbestos, to assist with the prevention of future contaminations.
The Asbestos Information & Support Service provides - Support and assistance to asbestos disease victims and their families
- Co-ordination of self-help support group meetings
- A free telephone advice service
- A central access point for information about how to handle and remove asbestos
- Advice about how and who can identify asbestos
- Promotion of medical research into asbestos disease and treatments
- Participation in and promotion of education awareness programs about asbestos and the danger of exposure
- Free information kits
- A quarterly newsletter to members
Help is at hand The Asbestos Information & Support Service is centrally located in Melbourne’s CBD. Contact us for information about: - The health effects of asbestos exposure
- Asbestos diseases, including:Mesothelioma-Lung cancer-Asbestosis-Pleural plaques
- Medical treatments
- Ancillary medical and support services
- Legal entitlements due to asbestos disease
- Legal obligations for removal of asbestos
- Asbestos in your home or workplace
- Advice on how and who can identify asbestos
Support Services Many of the AISS volunteers have first hand experience of the devastation of asbestos disease diagnosis. Because they’ve been through it themselves, they know the shock, anguish and uncertainty asbestos disease diagnosis can bring. The AISS support team is here to help wherever it can. Services include: - Listening with empathy
- Co-ordinating self-help support group meetings, where individuals can share experiences and learn from each other
- One on one support and assistance to asbestos disease victims and families
- Accompaniment to medical and other necessary appointments
- Advice regarding availability and entitlement to various services and how to access them
- Contact details for asbestos medical specialists
- Contact details for legal asbestos specialists
AISS services are free of charge
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About AISS