Shane Wormald’s Silicosis Story | Silicosis Support Australia
For over 30 years, Shane Wormald worked in Australia’s tunnelling and mining industries. The hours were long, the conditions tough, but the rewards were worth it—or so he thought at the time.
Silicosis in Sydney Tunnelling Projects: Reinforcing the need for Strong Safety Systems for Australian Workers
At the Asbestos and Dust Diseases Research Institute (ADDRI), we stand with our partners across government, healthcare, and industry in responding to this moment with urgency and resolve. Australia has made important strides in dust disease prevention—but this resurgence shows the need for renewed commitment to systemic, nationwide protections.
