The Asbestos and Dust Diseases Research Institute aim to develop and expand capabilities into prevention, diagnosis and treatment of silica dust diseases and develop a patient support program navigating the health risks associated with silica dust
Key information
- Status: Not open for application
- Grant amount: $5,000,000
Program objective
Objective 1: To increase early diagnosis rates and significantly optimise positive health outcomes for those impacted by silicosis.
Objective 2: To reduce the barriers to correct diagnosis of the disease and increase access to proper care for those impacted by silicosis.
Objective 3: To implement training programs to help GPs identify and consider a dust disease; to understand how the disease presents; be aware of (and use) referral options; and know treatment options available.
Objective 4: To directly connect to the patient and their carers to provide targeted support and information about the silicosis journey and encourage access to all related services.
This program is administered by Dust Diseases Board and icare.
This program is funded by icare.
Support and contact
Email: ddcgrants@icare.nsw.gov.au