Ken’s battle with engineered stone silicosis.
How would it feel to be able to walk and talk – but not at the same time? Or to feel like you are breathing through a wet towel? Ken Parker is 48 years old and this is what it’s like to live with seve...
5 Apr 202423min
What do you do if your loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma? A carer and lawyer’s perspective.
This is the story of Biaggio Signorelli, a young migrant from Italy who arrived in Pyrmont, NSW, in the mid-1950s. From humble beginnings, Biaggio went on to found the iconic Doltone House Group – mak...
20 Mar 202426min
Why is the cleanup of the asbestos contaminated sites in Sydney taking so long? Part 2 of the Sydney asbestos exposure crisis
Welcome to Episode 9 of our podcast series. Today, we're diving into the lingering issue of asbestos contamination in Sydney, particularly discussing why the cleanup process seems to be dragging on fo...
6 Mar 202423min
Trevor’s Mesothelioma Journey
In the late 1970’s and 1980’s, Trevor Seaman worked as an apprentice electrician in his hometown of Wagga Wagga. He then spent the next 35 years travelling the world working on various oil rigs and mi...
22 Feb 202428min
What do we need to know about the Rozelle Parklands NSW asbestos exposure?
It’s early 2024 and bonded asbestos has been found in mulch across Sydney. What do we need to know and should we be worried? In early 2024, bonded asbestos was discovered in the mulch of the brand-ne...
6 Feb 202427min
“I will carry you.” Meet one of the pioneering lawyers of asbestos litigation in Australia
A young lawyer stumbles on an asbestos litigation case that sets him on a journey to drive legislative changes in NSW – changes that were then adopted around the country. In this episode, join James O...
22 Jan 202434min
Kate Cole OAM Certified Occupational Hygienist
Kate Cole OAM Certified Occupational Hygienist The history, hazards and massive health impacts of Silicosis in Australia Today’s conversation shines a spotlight on silicosis – a national health crisi...
13 Des 202324min
I’ve been diagnosed with a dust disease – how do I start the process for workers compensation?
In this episode, we dive into a crucial topic: navigating the workers’ compensation process when diagnosed with a dust disease. In this conversation, James is joined by Katherine Stone the Head of Dus...
22 Nov 202336min
